Alan Lee Aust
September 23, 1950 ~ February 9, 2025
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailAlan Lee Aust, 74, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born in Buncombe County to the late James “Jake” Curtis Aust, Sr. and Ellen Case Aust. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Kyler Aust.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Blevins Aust; two sons, Alan Aust, Jr. and wife, Debbie, and their three daughters, Mila, Harper and Ivy, and Nick Aust and his son, Brayden; and a brother, Curt Aust and wife, Deidre.
Al loved Mickey Mantle and the NY Yankees. A lover of sports, he coached his sons, Alan and Nick, in baseball and basketball. He refereed and umpired for 34 years. He would let his players know, “You might not have the best Coach but you got the best looking Coach!” He loved PTI and ESPN. He adored his grandchildren and loved the beach and beach music. He loved an supported his wife, Susan, at church directing music and loved to hear her sing his favorite song, “Midnight Cry.” He was a hero, role model and never met a stranger. Alan worked as a Sales Manager for Budweiser.
Alan enjoyed spending time with his friends and having a cold drink. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother.
A Memorial Services is planned for Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road with a visitation immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Victory Baptist Church Music Project, 80 Olivette Rd., Asheville, NC 28804.
Services
Memorial Service: February 17, 2025 5:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Al was a good friend and will be missed.
Alan it’s been a while but hearing you’ve passed into the lords hands is sad but comforting your in his hands forever !
Mat god bless you and your family
Prayers for all the Aust Family, I loved Al and his sense of humor, I will miss him telling me how he didn’t even notice that I “messed up” on a song. I will continue to pray for you guys and hope you can find peace and grace in all this.
You were always a ray of sunshine to so many people. You will be missed fly high!
We are thinking of you & praying for you all during this difficult time.
Big Al! I’ll miss saying hi to you at Ingles every day! You were a cool dude! Praying for your family brother!
You will be missed greatly. Soar high Al!
RIP my friend.
Most Sundays, after the service, Al would stop me for a short conversation (usually about sports). I looked forward to these conversations. It never failed before the end of that conversation Al would say something that would have me walking out the door laughing. Going to miss you Al!
Susan &family, Glad I got to know and talk with Al when I was with you all at Victory. I know all grieve with sorrow at losing him from this earth but also with joy for his eternal home. Thinking of you and praying for you.
Susan &family, Glad I got to know and talk with Al when I was with you all at Victory. I know all grieve with sorrow at losing him from this earth but also with joy for his eternal home. Thinking of you and praying for you.
He will be missed. Hugs and prayers.
Bill and Michelle Blevins
Susan, I’m so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. You and the entire family are in our prayers. With love, Becky & Bob Wright.
We send our prayers to the Aust family and wife Susan. Al worked at Budweiser and his BUD family sends peace and comfort to them all.
Heartfelt condolences to all the family. Al was a good man and will be missed. We are praying for you.
Danny and Carol Bagwell
I am so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. I adored him. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all !!!
Dear Susan and family, We are just so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all close in thoughts and prayers. Karen and Sonny Hollifield
Susan, Alan Jr and family. I am truly sorry to hear about Al’s passing! He was a good one and will be missed!
I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad passing! My heart goes out to you and your family.
Susan and family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Susan and family; so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Sending love and hugs from the Styles family.
Susan and family,
May the Lord our God, who created all things beautiful and good, bless you with the peace and strength of His love this day and in the days to come. With deep sympathy and love, Frances
Rip aĺ I will miss working with you at Ingles you were a good person and great friend Rip Buddy
All came to our gym for years. We all
Loved him and all my thoughts are mostly funny in talking with. We will miss him dearly. God bless.
Mr. Aust was always a kind man to talk with and he loved Brayden so much.
Prayers to the family.
Prayers for comfort and peace for those grieving Al’s loss. He was a kind man and brought so much integrity to youth league baseball where he graciously volunteered his time. On behalf of the parents/grandparents and most of all the kids, THANK YOU, AL.