Billy Austin (11-9-22) service 11-12-22

Billy Carol Austin, 75, of Dresden, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. He is the son of the late Luther Gilbert and Lillie Lucille Cossey Austin. He was he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Gentry, who survives.

Mr. Austin retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in

Union City, Tennessee after working for 33 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Angela Watson of Martin, Tennessee and Aretha Hodges of St. Louis, Missouri; sisters,

Robbie Jones of Savannah, and Effie Franks of Union City, Tennessee; brothers, James Austin and John D. Austin, both of Savannah, Tennessee; and one grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd Junior Austin; and his sister, Jo Jones.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Bowlin Funeral Home. Burial followed at Martin Memorial Gardens in Martin, Tennessee.