Wednesday, June 2, 2021 12:38 pm

Jerry Dean Austin, age 56 of Union Mills passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

A native of Dickenson County Virginia he is a son of the late Thomas and Ella Mae Rose Austin.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Betty Sales Bridges Austin of the home, son Mathew of Virginia, daughter, Heather of SC, son, Jerry of Casar, stepchildren, Diane of Rutherfordton, Randy of Gastonia, Carla of Forest City and Rhonda of Arkansas, siblings, Janice, Leshia, Sharon, Jenny Lynn and Tommy all of Virginia. Jerry is also survived by one grandson and a number of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel, Rutherfordton.