Isaac "Ike" Austin, age 86, of Buena Vista died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.
Isaac "Ike" Austin, age 86, of Buena Vista died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.
ISAAC AUSTIN
Isaac "Ike" Austin, age 86, of
Ike Austin was born on Oct. 20, 1937, in
In July 1955, Ike enlisted into the United States Navy where he served in the Air Anti-Submarine Squadron Thirty until he received an honorable discharge in October of 1958. In January 1961, Ike enlisted in the United States Army and served as a medical records clerk, holding the rank of Sergeant at
Once he completed his military service, he returned to
In addition, he helped others by making various electrical repairs and volunteering at
He was preceded in death by his parents, his five brothers, and two of his sisters, Esther and Elsie.
Ike is survived by his former wife, Madeline Austin, and their two sons and their spouses Larry W. Austin and Brenda Austin of Rockbridge County and Mark D. Austin and Pam Austin of Botetourt County; four grandchildren, Alicia Austin of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brad and his wife, Hillary Austin of Buena Vista, Kevin Austin and John Austin of Botetourt County; two great-grandchildren, Oliver and Charlotte Austin of Buena Vista; sisters Martha Austin Edwards of Roanoke and Roberta Austin Wilson, of Brandon, Fla.
The family would like to share a word of special thanks to the staff at the
Those wishing to honor Ike's life in lieu of flowers can donate in his name to
A memorial service will be held at
Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.