Clarence William Austin, age 72 of Tallassee, Tennessee passed away on December 5, 2020. He was born on November 11, 1948 in Charlotte, N.C. to Ernest and Mary Bruce (Hucks) Austin. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a police officer for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department following his service in the U.S. Army. C.W., as he was called by those who knew him, spent most of his life in ministry. He was passionate about sharing his faith with others and telling people about Jesus. All who met and cared for C.W. were drawn to his bigger than life personality, sense of humor, and reverence for the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Austin.
He is survived by current wife, Lana Austin; children, Aaron Austin, Elizabeth Farner and husband (Travis), Michaela Palaganas and husband (Ariel), John David Austin; grandchildren, Lily, Jeriah, Layla, Ezra, Eliana, Lydia, Aniyah, Nehemiah; step-son, Lawton Grun; former wife, Joan (Keistler) Austin; mother, Mary Bruce Austin; sisters, Donna Seaford, Myra Plott.
A private graveside service will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
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