Howard Drake Austin

Howard Drake Austin, 79 of Salado, passed away on May 24, 2009.

Visitation will be held on May 26, 2009 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, 393 North IH 35, Georgetown, Texas. A celebration of Howard’s life will be at 10 a.m. on May 27, 2009 at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel.
Howard was born on April 15, 1930 in Smithville, Tennessee to the late Albert and Patsy Austin. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Owen Austin and sister, Geneva Bissinger. Howard had a true entrepreneurial spirit, owning and operating several very successful real estate ventures over the years. Most recently H&D Enterprises in Salado, Texas. Howard served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Howard lived in Warren, Michigan for over 35 years and continued to serve his community as a City Councilman for the City of Warren for over 18 years. Howard moved to Texas in 1985.
Austin is survived by his wife of 23 years, Dee Austin of Salado, and children, Randy Austin and wife Mary of Belmont, NC., Denise Ettle and husband Jerry of New Baltimore, MI., Lorie Austin of New Baltimore, MI., Cindy Rodrigo and husband Jay of Spartanburg, SC., Brian Austin and wife Cindy of Rochester Hills, MI., Chad Austin and wife Dawn of San Antonio, TX., and Fernando Austin of Austin, TX.; 12 grandchildren, Angela Recinella and husband Tony, Ricky Frantz, Nicholas Austin, Luke Danielewicz, Jessie Danielewicz, Bradley Austin, Brianne Turzynski and husband Brian, Jonathan Austin, Marissa Austin, Wyatt Austin, and Carson Austin; one great grandchild, Paul Turzynski ; along with many other loving family members and friends.
Those wishing to send the family private personal condolences may do so at www.gabrielsfuneral.com.