Donald Austin Obituary

Donald Elton Austin SUMMERVILLE - Donald Elton Austin, 80, of Summerville, husband of 57 years to Marie Grace DiSalvo Austin, died on June 24, 2010, at Summerville Medical Center. Funeral Mass and burial will be held at a later date. Donald was born on October 6, 1929, in Dixfield, ME, son of the late Cephas & Hattie Austin. Mr. Austin retired from the United States Marine Corps after 23 years and then retired as a Capitol Police Officer for the federal government. He loved playing golf and watching many different sports. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW, American Legion, and Marine Corps League. Surviving in addition to his wife are: 3 Sons: Donald Elton Austin, Jr. (Molly) of Summerville, David Eugene Austin (Paula) of Alto, MI, and Daniel Ernest Austin (Brenda) of Fredricksburg, VA; 6 Grandchildren: Mary Grace Austin and Thomas Austin of Summerville, Danielle Cogswell (Joshua), Kaitlyn Austin and Sarah Austin of Michigan, and Benjamin Austin of Fredricksburg, VA; 1 Brother: Daniel Austin of China, ME. He was predeceased in death by his parents and 1 Brother and 2 Sisters, Ernest Austin, Dorothy Crockett and Mary Crocker. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths