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David Leon Austin
Born: 7/20/1956
Died: 4/25/2021
Age: 64
Community: Durand, MI
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David Leon Austin, 64, of Durand, passed away peacefully at Hospice House of Shiawassee County on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. His family is being served by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Bancroft Chapel.
David was born in Durand on July 20, 1956 to Robert Charles and Maxine Louise (Raynor) Austin. On June 25, 1988 David married Bethany Ann Witherell in Durand and they remained there to raise their family. David spent 32 years at General Motors before retiring in 2006. Hunting and fishing was his favorite pastime, he loved the outdoors and the wildlife in it, he volunteered at the Durand Sportsman’s Club and loved to cruise the backroads looking for deer, his friends gave him the nickname of “backroad Dave.”
Dave is survived by his wife of 32 years, Beth, their sons; Adam Witherell and Kyle (Victoria) Austin, his grandchildren, Adam Witherell Jr., and Melody Austin. His siblings; Bud (Sharon) Austin, Don Austin, Elizabeth Raymond, Patricia (Larry) Pfeiffer, and Robin Austin.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his daughter, Jennifer.
Memorial contributions in David’s name can be directed to the Hospice House of Shiawassee County, 2005 Copus Rd. Owosso.
Online condolences can be shared at WatkinsFuneralHomes.com
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