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Bozzin
L. Andrew S. Austin, 61
Known to many in DeKalb Co. as "Uncle Bozzin", Andrew
Austin
passed away in his home in Valley Head on Sunday, March 28th.
Mr. Austin was a native of Louisiana but had made his home in
north DeKalb in the 1960s. A retired Army sergeant, Mr.
Austin was best known for his quarter of a century work with
the DeKalb sheriff department and his unending dedication to
the children of underprivileged families. In 1966, he
opened his home to runaway, abused and the poor children ever
in need of love and a helping hand. As many as one hundred
of the county's needy have found a surrogate home and uncle
while on his seven hundred acre farm.
Mr. Austin was preceded in death by his wife, Amy; and
parents, Edward and Ghurtrue Austin. Survivors include one
brother, Edward and one sister, Evelyn; 14 nieces and nephews
and 33 grandnieces and grandnephews.
The graveside service will be Monday at 4 p.m. at Headsprings
Cemetary in Sulphur Springs with Rev. Lowry Ellis officiating.
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