Jackie Eugene Austin
Jackie "A.J." Austin of Mineral Point, Missouri Died Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at his Home in Mineral Point, Missouri. A.J. was the son of the late Clara Agnes (Missey) Allen and Jack Austin. A.J. was born Friday, September 9, 1932 in Manila, Arkansas. A.J. was Seventy-One Years, Three Months and One Day of Age at his death.
A.J. is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mary A. (Croney) Austin of Mineral Point, Missouri; Three Daughters, Vickie Jean Tiefenauer of Desloge, Missouri, Brenda Burks and husband Tom of Campbell, Missouri, Linda Adams of Mineral Point, Missouri; One Son, Edsel "Sandy" French and wife Laurie of Salem, Missouri; Twelve Grandchildren; Thirty Great Grandchildren; Three Great Great Grandchildren; A special Cousin Geneva Isom of DeSoto, Missouri and by many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, A.J. was also preceded in death by Three Grandchildren, Leonard Burks, Robert French and Ashley Peck.
Prior to his retirement A.J. worked as a truck driver for Illinois Pacific Coast. He enjoyed working in his garden and reading western books. He was always ready to play a game of chess with anyone willing. A.J. loved to spend time with his family and friends and play poker or any other card game especially Pinocle. In his younger years he enjoyed Fishing and Hunting.
Visitation was held Thursday, December 11, 2003 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Friday, December 12, 2003 from 8:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi, Missouri.
Funeral Services were held Friday, December 12, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Reverend Kenneth Gamble officiating.
Grave side services and Burial was held at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Serving as Pallbearers were Jack Elledge, Jack Lee Elledge, Allen Rifenburg, Michael Peck, Jody Elledge, Wesley A. Elledge, Wesley R. Elledge and Randy Elledge.
Services were entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark St., Potosi, MO 63664