Larry Austin
February 12, 1954 ~ August 28, 2020
McDonough Southern Cremations & Funerals
Our beloved Mr. Larry Austin was born February 12, 1954 to the Mr. J.B. Austin and Mrs. Luvenia Spear Arnold. He was born in Walton County, Georgia. Larry is preceeded in death by two sisters Odell Williams and Anna Vaughn.
Larry was education in the public schools in Walton County. Our beloved Larry Austin known as “Boy Baby” to many and respected by all those who knew him.
He was a hard worker. He worked for Sheppard Asphalt for 20+ years. Once his tenure ended there, he then went on to work for the City of Monroe where he retired.
He was a dedicated member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he was in the choir. He was a man of his word, always fair, honest, dependable, loyal, and very caring. He was compassionate for his fellow man.
He married the lovely Melissa Latimore Austin on May 16, 2009. He was the proud father of two children; daughter, Angela Austin, preceded him in death.
On August 28, 2020, Larry departed this earthly life leaving to cherish precious memories with his wife: Mrs. Melissa L. Austin; daughter: April (Frederick) Fears, Shambrica Latimore; sons: D’Autreau Smith and Kentavious Smith; 18 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister: Deloris (Theodore) Bell; brother: Roosevelt Arnold; a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and friends.
There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday September 2, 2020 at 11 am to honor his life. Due to COVID, there are restrictions that limit the quantity of people to gather. The services will be live streamed giving you the opportunity to pay your respects. Southern Cremations and Funerals Covington. GA
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On behalf of Prince Ella Arnold and Daughters we say fair well, see you later on the other side and we really going to miss you, to his only daughter left April, and all his grandchildren’s we say be encourage and Earth have no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal…God has a Purpose and a Plan… We Love You Guys,
Condolences to this family. Such a shock. I saw him last month while visiting my family in Monroe. “What you doing in Monroe”? I said visiting my family. He said, “gone and visit your family then“, with a gentle smile and laugh. RIP “Boy Baby“.🙏🏾 You were a real good man and cousin.
Rest in peace Boybaby
Boybaby as we called him, was my neighbor and classmate, he was always clowning around,but the one thing that I will remember most and that was he always called me Nadine (my mom name, I called him Sis Spear his mom), after my mom died,he knew I was having a hard time, so when he saw me, you could tell he was nervous and didn’t know what to say, so I looked at him and said what up Sis Spear and that let him know I wanted him to say my mom name, so he said How you doing Nadine, and from then on,we never stop calling each other by our Mom’s name, so Boybaby when you get there tell Nadine and Sis Spear, I love them both and I miss them, Now when you see Pam, Gene and Henry Lee don’t y’all have to much fun at the Class Reunion, and don’t let Pam and Henry Lee do all the planning. Love you and remember ’72’ we stand strong. LOVE AND MISS YOU GUYS 💜💜💜
Larry, Olinda and I grew up living across the side walk from each other. We had parents who wasn’t afraid to chastise any of us whenever necessary. We knew that the rod in either parents hand could be exercised for all of us. Larry Boy-Baby, was the youngest of the three of us teens. Larry was always sucking his thumb, but never missing a beat. Always sharply dressed, very pleasant and fun to spend time with. Larry, Olinda and I all got married around the same time. Although, I moved away years ago, my heart was always very near. Larry will truly be missed, but so happy to know he’s resting in the arms of “Our Lord and Saviour “. Surely, we will meet again!