Don Austin, age 77 of Hudson, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 20, 2024.
Don was born June 11, 1947 to the late Everett and Bonnie Hall Austin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Myrtle “Happy” Austin, brothers Johnnie Austin of Boone and Steve Austin of Lenoir, and sister Mary Jo Austin Setzer of Hudson.
Survivors include daughter Hope Austin Laingen and son-in-law Jim of Hickory, grandson William Laingen and wife Stephanie of Valdosta, GA, grandson Austin Laingen of Richmond, VA, and granddaughter Bonnie Laingen of Winston-Salem. Also surviving are brother Jerry Austin and wife Geneva of Granite Quarry, and sister-in-law Reba Austin of Lenoir as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins…