Blake Wilson Austin
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Blake Wilson Austin

  • September 21, 1924 - February 5, 2011
  • Huntsville, Alabama
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“I will truly miss Uncle Blake. When I think of Uncle Blake I remember all the times he made me laugh. Aunt Elsie, Gayle, Teri, Suzanne and family I...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Candy McKenzie - Charlotte, NC

“Everytime we were around Blake he was always full of fun and laughter! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family. Carolyn & Bob ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Carolyn & Bob Purser - Huntsville, AL

“Teri, please know that we are thinking of you and your family. I know your dad must have been very proud of his family. Take care. Sandy and Randy...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Sandy Boggus Brooks - Hazel Green, AL

“My prayers go out to you Teri and your Mom, sisters and entire family. So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful and full life he had! Know that...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Ginny Boggus - Houston, TX

“Arlene Dickson, Sharon Greenhall and Velma Wallace - ARLENE'S STYLING SALON ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Arlene Dickson

“My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours, it hurts to lose you daddy. He was a compelling force behind the strength we see in all his children. We...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Elizabeth McClellan - Huntsville, AL

“We're thinking of you as you go through this sad time. Please know that our prayers are with you all. Patti & Larry ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Patti and Larry Duncan - AL

“Mr. Austin was a wonderful man. I loved him being a greeter going into the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings. He always ask about Lannie and how she was...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Belinda Milam McCormick - AL

“You're in our thoughts and prayers. Wyn and Jean ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Wyn & Jean Freeman - Huntsville, AL

“We pray the Lord will bless you with peace and understanding. Margery O'Neal Randy & Renee Quillin ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Renee O'Neal Quillin - AL

“I am sad to learn of your loss. I have happy memories of church events with Mr. Austin always aroud, always smiling. Swap hugs all around from me...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Susan Edmunds Meeks - Alexandria, KY


Blake Wilson Austin
September 21, 1924 – February 5, 2011
Blake W. Austin 86, of Huntsville passed away Saturday at Tut Fann Veterans Home. Mr. Austin a native of Statesville, NC, was a veteran of World War II; He served with the 86th Blackhawk Infantry Division in the Pacific as well as in Europe and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Austin was an electronic technician and retired in 1980 from the U.S. Army Metrology and Calibration at Redstone Arsenal.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Elsie Harris Austin. Children Gayle Balmut and her husband John, Teri Winkler and her husband Jay and Suzanne Stripling and her husband Steve. 7 grand children, 3 Great grandchildren and also 2 brothers and 1 sister. He is also survived by his loving nieces, nephews, friends and his loving church family at University Baptist. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 am until 1 pm at Valhalla Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 pm at Valhalla Funeral Home Chapel.