JIMMY DALE AUSTIN
Feb. 8, 1951 - Oct. 8, 2008
WALKERTON - Jimmy Dale Austin, 57 passed into God's hands on
Wednesday, October 8, 2008, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center,
South Bend. Jimmy was born on February 8, 1951, in Marked Tree,
Arkansas to Leonard and Vera (Coons) Austin. He lived most of his life
in the Lakeville-Walkerton area. Jimmy was an avid NRA member,
loved woodworking and spending time with his family. He spent eight
years in the United States Marine Corps, which gave him an
opportunity to see many places in the world. He had many friends and strong ties in
his community. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Theresa "Terri"; a daughter,
Christina (Roger) Harbaugh of Walkerton; a son, James (Kristi) Austin of Walkerton; a
brother, Jerry (Brenda) Austin of Walkerton; two sisters, Virginia Ballinger of
Mishawaka and Joan (Craig) Stein of Lakeville; three grandsons, A.J. Austin, Jimmy
Harbaugh, and Kyle Harbaugh; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents; and two sisters Loretta Kreske and Marty "Katie" Vendola.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, in the
Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S. Kemble Avenue. Military services and burial will
follow in Fair Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the
funeral home where a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Contributions may be made
to the family to help defray funeral costs. To leave the family an online condolence or
to share memories with the family, please visit our website www.zahoran.com .
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 10/10/2008
JIMMY DALE AUSTIN
Feb. 8, 1951 - Oct. 8, 2008
WALKERTON - Jimmy Dale Austin, 57 passed into God's hands on
Wednesday, October 8, 2008, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center,
South Bend. Jimmy was born on February 8, 1951, in Marked Tree,
Arkansas to Leonard and Vera (Coons) Austin. He lived most of his life
in the Lakeville-Walkerton area. Jimmy was an avid NRA member,
loved woodworking and spending time with his family. He spent eight
years in the United States Marine Corps, which gave him an
opportunity to see many places in the world. He had many friends and strong ties in
his community. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Theresa "Terri"; a daughter,
Christina (Roger) Harbaugh of Walkerton; a son, James (Kristi) Austin of Walkerton; a
brother, Jerry (Brenda) Austin of Walkerton; two sisters, Virginia Ballinger of
Mishawaka and Joan (Craig) Stein of Lakeville; three grandsons, A.J. Austin, Jimmy
Harbaugh, and Kyle Harbaugh; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents; and two sisters Loretta Kreske and Marty "Katie" Vendola.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, in the
Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S. Kemble Avenue. Military services and burial will
follow in Fair Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the
funeral home where a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Contributions may be made
to the family to help defray funeral costs. To leave the family an online condolence or
to share memories with the family, please visit our website www.zahoran.com .
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 10/10/2008
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