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Russell Philip Austin, Jr.


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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Nov 05 2018 11:32 AM

Russell Philip Austin, Jr., 56, of Dothan, passed away on November 2, 2018 in Marietta, Georgia. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Dothan Elks Lodge on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 2-4 p.m.

Russ was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Russell Philip Austin, Sr. and Nettie Louise Austin (Powell) on August 13, 1962. He was a long-haul truck driver for most of his life. Russ was preceded in death by his mother and father and by his son, Dustin Smith.


Russ is survived by his sisters: Cindy Strickland (John) of Warner Robins, Georgia and Peggy Richards of Montgomery, Alabama; a special cousin: Sharon Galpin of Dothan; nephews: James Eldredge of Lapeer, Michigan and Jeremy R. Alphord of Montgomery; nieces: Shannon Milstead of Destin, Florida and Starla Griffin of Dothan; great nieces: Kaleigh Harper and Jaycee Miranda of Montgomery; great nephew: Kyle Franklin of Montgomery; stepdaughter: Kia Beasley of Dothan; stepson: Dale Lisenby of Dothan, step-grandson: Brian Lisenby of Dothan; and furry companion: Cujo.

Memorial donations may be made to “Friends of Russ Austin” on www.gofundme.com<http://www.gofundme.com/>.


The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Rehobeth Rescue Squad, Wellstar Cobb Hospital and Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for working tirelessly to keep Russ with us.


Russell Philip Austin, Jr.

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