Bruce Lee Austin
April 14, 1937 ~ April 25, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Bruce Lee Austin, 78, entered into his heavenly home Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Mr. Austin was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Dewie Lee and Dorothy Mae Johnson Austin. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as NASCAR racing. He retired from Biltmore Farms following 30 years service. He attended Deaverview Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby A. Austin; two children, David Austin and Shauna Pope (Anthony); granddaughter, Addyson Mae "Porkchop" Pope; sister, Judy Griffin; "brother-in-love", Vernon Alexander, and several nieces and nephews along with other family members.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Odom officiating. Entombment will follow at Pisgah View Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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Shauna, Anthony, Addy,
I’m so sorry to hear about Bruce. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
I will keep you in my prayers. May God comfort you and be with you all.
Love You All,
Hazel and Don
Ruby and Shauna,
We are heartbroken for your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you and give you peace and comfort during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and each member of the family. We love you dearly.
Jeff & Donna Brown
Ruby Shauna and family this is from all your family in nj we are so sorry for your loss we all love all of you take
Ruby, Shauna and Family,
There are no words to express what my heart feels for you all as you begin this journey. We will be praying for peace and comfort in the minutes, days and weeks to come. Our hearts grieve for you and at the same time we are rejoicing for Bruce. What a day, glorious day that will be when our Jesus we will see! Praying boldly and sending all of our love. John 11:25
Pam & Jimmy Stewart
Ruby ,I,m am so sorry for your loss ,I know there is nothing I can say to makr you feel better ,I,Pray God stay with you & your to help you threw this traggity .
Mrs. Austin, I am so sorry to read of the death of your husband and father of your children, David and Shauna. May you have the peace and comfort that emanates from our loving Heavenly Father as you move through this difficult time.