Charles Smith Austin
1881-1964
Charles Smith Austin, my father, departed this life June
19, 1964, at elghty two years of age. He was born near
Scotts Hili, Tenn., November 24, 1881, the son of Benjamin
Franklin Austin and Lucinda Scott Austin.
Early in life he became a Christian and began to preach the
gospel as a young man. Throughout his Christian life he has
been an active soldier of the cross. Most of his preaching
work was done in West and Middle Tennessee. His last
regular work was in Owosso, Mich. He also taught in the
public schools of Tennessee. His last teaching work was at
Hay Long High School, Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. My father's main
regret in his declining years was that he could no longer
make as full a contribution of his time and talents to the
work of the Lord. His children "rise up to call him
blessed" and my mother who surves has been married to him
for over sixty years. Many friends can testify of his
interest and assistance in many ways. Truly the world is
better because he Iived.
-Larimore Austin
Gospel Advocate, July 16, 1964, 463