Jerry Austin

AUSTIN, Jerry Edward - Age 70, of Swartz Creek, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, April 4 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM Wednesday; and 12-1 PM Thursday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Jerry Austin Memorial Fund c/o Sharp Funeral Homes Jerry was born October 7, 1948 in Holly, the son of Warren and Beotta (Alexander) Austin. He was a veteran of the US Army. Jerry was married to Carol Hoffman on January 26, 1985. He was a truck driver for Allied Van Lines Allen Storage and Moving. He also retired from Lake Fenton Community Schools. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching football and the Detroit Tigers, but he especially enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. Surviving are: his beloved wife of 34 years, Carol; 5 children, Jeri (Dave) Middleton of Fenton, Jerico (Laurie) Austin of Fenton, Sharon (Mike) Briggs of Linden, Mark Austin of Swartz Creek, Kristen Austin (Taylor Barrett) of Swartz Creek; grandchildren, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Kali, Courtney, Joshua, Carson, Meadow, Lori, Scott, Chelsi, Michael, Warren; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Charles, Jonathan, Karlee, Weston, Ledger; brother, Steve; 3 sisters, Caroline (Virgol) Estep, Donna Buning, Vera (Darrell) Matney; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; and 4 brothers, Ed, Dennis, Doug, and Al. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Visitation

Thursday, April 4, 2019 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Funeral Service

Thursday, April 4, 2019 1:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States