Henry Greg Austin Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Henry Greg Austin

MR. HENRY GREG “CRICKET” AUSTIN – Age 66, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1958 to his parents, Melvia Willis Austin Heard and the late Floyd Lamar Austin, Sr. He was a high school graduate of Glenn Hill High School in Augusta, GA. He was a member of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Gordon Willis and Lula Belle Willis; paternal grandparents, Jessie Austin, Sr. and Mattie Austin; sisters, Karen Willis Richardson and Christine Austin; brother, Floyd Austin, Jr; and stepfather, Melvin “Jose” Heard, Jr.

He is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Melvia Willis Austin Heard; sisters, Kathy Boston, April Madden, and Shirley Bonds; brothers, Daniel Austin and Gordon Austin; sister-in-law, Brenda Austin; brother-in-law, Heren Richardson, Sr.; aunts, Betty (Marvin) Jackson and Eleanor Jackson; uncles, Terry Willis and Jerry (Shirley) Willis; special cousins, Terri Betton and Ryan Betton; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, best friend / brother, Joseph Baker aka “Britches”, church family, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00 P. M. at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 1401Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dalton, GA 30721 with Rev. Dr. Jerry D. Jones, Eulogist and Pastor Eugene Miller and Elder Robert Prather, Officiating. He will lie in state on Friday after 11:00 A. M. at Willis Funeral Home. Interment, Hopewell Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc.

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Condolences to the family. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. I have good memories of Greg from my visits to Dalton. Rest in peace cousin.
Robert C. Henderson, San Antonio, Texas

Sending our deepest condolences to the family! Prayers for comfort and peace during this time.🙏🏽🕊️ Kelly & Valerie Storey

My dear cousin I'm going to miss you cricket I haven't seen you in a while but I always ask have anyone seen you when I come home you need to come by mama house and that was the last time I seen you I love you cuz you can rest easy now and for my family you all are in my thoughts and prayers always from your cousin Ella Mae Fleming & Family

Our deepest Sympathy goes out to to you Melva. Praying that God will give you strength to carry on. He will truly be missed. Patsy McDade and Kay Moody family.

Praying for the families at this sad time. Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist church family and friends 🙏

Linda and Micheal Tibbs is sending the family a BIG BIG be strong hug try to remember all of the good times and good memories and somehow it makes it easier,stay strong.

Prayers and condolences to family. M.A.Wells & Family

Our deepest condolences to the family.
Michael and Gloria Dallas

Sending prayers & condolences to the family...RIP classmate...Johnnie

My condolences for your loss. Prayers for the Family. Greg you will be missed. R.I.P My friend #Cricket 🙏🏾♥️

You were always such a nice personal. Everytime I seen you we would laugh and you use to go by Stefanie & Martins looking for me Everytime I came to town. You were a legend and you will be deeply missed!! #crickett Prayers for the family at this time 🙏🏾♥️

On behalf of Pastor David and Lady Aretha Thomas, Lady Emeritus Dana Thomas, and the whole Community Fellowship Church family, we send our deepest condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you. We know that our God will give you strength in this time. Trust HIM for everything. We send our love.

My condolences to April Madden and the entire Family of Mr. Henry Austin. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lisa R. Thompson

My condolences to the Family and Friends of Mr. Henry Austin. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of "cricket ", growing up in Dalton would have definitely not been the same without you my friend. Rest in perfect peace 🙏🏾

My friend.Just seen you last weekend skipping around like only you could do.Rest well little man.. Neal Graham

Sent with love remembrance. When I was child in Knoxville, we would go to Dalton in the summer to visit my aunt Lula Belle. Greg and Schenique were the cousins with whom I spent my summers. It's been over 40+ years since I've seen either one. Now both are gone. Sending my deepest condolences. Shandia aka (Boo-Boo)

Praying for the Family during your time of bereavement. RIH (Cricket)
The Bowies

With Sincere Condolence to Ms.Melva, The Austin,Extended Family and Friends.Remembering Greg Always.🙏🙏 Beth Dunsmore an Family

On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Austin Family. Greg was a kind person, as he would work around the church doing whatever he could to help others. He loved God, his Family, and especially his mother Melva. We thank God for "Cricket " and as we would see him walking around town, we knew, that he knew, God's Amazing Grace and His Wonderful Mercy. We are praying for You Family and know that We Love You All. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor

Who would have thought you would ever leave this world You were truly one of a kind I always wondered why they called you Cricket I guess someone will share the story You always looked out for others as others tried to look out for you You no longer walk the streets down here but now walk streets of gold I remember the last time I saw you you were just Greg Rest easy we'll see you on the other side Gone but never ever forgotten Looking forward to seeing you again Your Cousin Marvin L Henderson Kent OH