With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joel Lynn Austin (Wadesboro, North Carolina), who passed away on November 30, 2023 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Rommie Lee Austin and Ruth Levinia Thomas Austin; his grandson Jack Austin; his great grandchild Devin Beam; his brother Raeford Lee Austin; his sister-in-law Judy; and his parents-in-law, Bill and Ila Mae High.

He is survived by : his wife Shirley Mae High Austin; his children, Richard Lynn Austin (Katherine) of High Point, Michael Rodney Austin (Frances) of Polkton, David Charles Austin (Robin) of Kannapolis, Kim Austin Carpenter (Mike) of Peachland and Lisa Austin Caudle (Anthony) of Peachland; his grandchildren, Allison Archbine (Jamal), Craig Austin (Stephanie), Connie Beam (Kyle), Chad Austin (Krystal), Felicia Peacock (Jordan), Russell Austin (Sarah), Dustin Allen (Candy), Cody Allen (Rose), Matt Carpenter (Alice), Caleb Carpenter (Mika Rushing), Clarissa Hilliard (Josh) and Christian Caulder (Shelby); and his great grandchildren, Rukia, Laith, Malerie, Caroline, Hannah, Adam, Emma, Brice, Amity, Hunter, Aubrey, Ella, Landon, Logan, Joshua, Charles, Elizabeth, Ivy, Brantley, Calum, Fletcher, Haegen, Remington, Riley, Bentley, Briella, Emberly, Weston and Kaiden. He is also survived by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leavitt Funeral Home