Lucien Roy Austin

Colonel L. Roy Austin, III, (Sonny) was born in New Orleans on November 26, 1947 to L. Roy Austin, Jr and Dorothy Saik Austin. On May 25th, he passed into an eternal celebration with Jesus at the End of Watch. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dorothy, grandson Casey, nephew Alfonso and Uncle Joseph Saik “Uncle Chuck”. Survived by his children Michele Austin Hartz (Sol) and grandsons Jordan and Joshua, his son Dr. Ashley Austin (April) and their sons Max, Mitchell and Andrew. Also survived by his sister Katie Austin Donovan (Robert), his beloved dog Delta and Aunt Ida Saik. He leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews. Roy’s legacy of family and friends is extensive. He retired as a Colonel for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and was also a retired Master Sargent US Army National Guard. “Paw-paw Barney” leaves a lasting legacy for his children, friends and grandchildren that exemplifies character, integrity, honor, hard work and Christian fellowship. Genesis 31 “Mizpah” May the Lord Watch between Me and Thee when we are absent One from Another”. Visitation from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday May 30, 2020 at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 North Causeway Blvd Metairie La. 70001, Celebration of Life Ceremony by Dr. Ashley Austin and Dr. Woody Rhimes, followed by law enforcement and military honor guard presentations which may be viewed through live stream at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30: www.tharpsontheimerfh.com/tributes/lucien-austin. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his honor to Canvas Church Building Fund, https://www.canvaschurch.ca/resources/giving-online or mail checks payable to Canvas Church C/O Michele Hartz, 1021 Greentree Lane Summit, MS 39666.
 

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