James Ronald Austin

April 27, 1943 - February 6, 2008

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James Ronald "Ron" Austin, 64, husband of Elaine Jones Austin, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Hilliard and Catherine Branson Austin. Mr. Austin was a retired purchasing manager for Holly Oak Chemical and a charter member of White Oaks Baptist Church on Fairforest Way. He was a deacon and former song director. He was a Scottish Rite Mason, and a Shriner. He was in the Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Chadwick Ronald Austin and wife Jessica Morton Austin of Simpsonville; a grandson, Trenton Ronald Austin; mother-in-law, Vera Jones of Simpsonville; and three sisters-in-law, Becky Rice and husband, Cotton, Rachel Jones and Judy Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Oaks Baptist Church, 30 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607. Visitation will be Friday, February 8, 2008 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The funeral service will be held in the Downtown Chapel on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. The family will be at the son's home at 204 Brown Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29681.

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Elaine, Chad and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron, you will be deeply missed and always have a place in my heart. Tom

Elaine, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Ron. We love you!! The ladies at Three Generations, Janice, Lisa, Barbara, and Kelly

Elaine and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Elaine,Chad,Jessica and Trent, Your dad meant so much to me and my family. He was like a second dad to me. He told me that if you can leave this earth and count on your hand five true friends, you are blessed. I hope he considered me one of those five.

Elaine and family; may you take comfort in knowing so many were touched by the Love and Laughter that was Ronnie. The humor and whit, so freely shared with everyone he met. May you be consoled and at peace with the knowlege; that hard working hands are

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Elaine, Chad and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I'll never forget the times we all shared during my childhood...especially singing "Great Balls of Fire" and the infamous putt-putt incident where I beat David with my club. You are all in my thought

Elaine, Chad and Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. We know that Ron will be greatly missed. May our Lord be with you and comfort you.

Elaine, Barbara and I are sorry to hear about Ron. You and Chad and his family will be in our prayers.

Elaine,We will remember you and your family in our prayers.We will always remember Ron's smile and friendliness to everyone. Joye and Guy Coker

Elaine, we are deeply sorry to hear about Ron. You and Chad and his family will be in our prayers. Jack and Sylvia

Elaine, Chad, Jessica, & Trenton- Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. I know you know how much Ronnie meant to everyone he ever met, he was a great friend and servant to his church and family. He will be truly missed. He left a lastin

Elaine and family... You are in our prayers during these difficult times. You are our Treasured Friends Forever!

Pat & I share your sorrow. May God wrap his loving arms around your family. ED & Pat Brashier

To Ron's Family, I am Brad Swillen's mother, and I have heard Brad speak so fondly of your husband and father. I wanted you to know that he had a very positive influence and was a role model for my son. Brad always spoke so highly of him and was apprec

Our prayers and thoughts go with you at this time.

I was very sorry to learn of your loss. I worked with Ron and Elaine at Emery Industries long ago, and thought fondly of them both. I'm certain that everyone will feel the loss of Ron's presence. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this diff

Elaine, Rickey and I are remembering you all in our prayers during this time. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love, Denise

Elaine and family- All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ronnie will surely be missed. He was always a joy to be around. May God wrap His loving arms around you during this time of grief.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David Hinton & Family

Dear Elaine, My deepest sympathy for your loss, You are in my prayers today. May God Bless and keep you allways. Sincerly, David & Jane Chandler

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We at Brenntag worked with Ron for many years. Not only was he considered the ultimate professional. He was considered a very dear friend. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed greatly. You are in our prayers.

dear elaine and family i am deeply shaken! I find no words for this. I pray for you. in hearty condolence yours brigitte

Elaine, Chad & family, We were so very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We all had so many good times at your house when we practiced for the nursing home. Ron was so funny when he played Shervin's special guitar and did an Elvis impersonation. He wa

Elaine and Family, I am deeply saddened by the death of Ron. I know that you will miss him. I always considered him a good friend and a wonderful person to be around. I know that your faith will sustain you in this time of grief. Respectfully, Bi

Elaine, So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Ron at Holly Oak when I was at Ross Chem. He was fun to talk to. Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.