Obituary of John Austin

May 17, 1957 - June 6, 2012. After a courageous battle with cancer, John Douglas Austin, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. John was born and raised in Chicago, IL and graduated from St. Lawrence Academy. John was an 18 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed by Pure Power Technologies in Blythewood. One of four children born to Ron and Sheila Austin, he was the beloved husband of Rhonda Spillers Austin for over 30 years. John will forever be remembered by his devoted mother, Sheila Austin, brother, Don Austin (Amy), and sister, Judy Fegan; his beloved children Jesse David Pace (Emily) and Shawn Pace; treasured grandchildren Luke, Meredith, Austin, and Alex, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. John was predeceased in death by his father Ron Austin, his beautiful sister Susan McGee (Bob) and brother-in-law Marty Fegan (Judy). John loved to make people laugh, loved his beloved Chicago Cubs and was an avid Lexington Wildcats and USC Gamecocks Fan. He will be sadly missed by his two dogs, Maggie and Lillie. John touched the lives of many people, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Lexington, officiated by Pastor John Hoppe, with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. The family will also travel to Chicago for a separate service to be named at a later date. The family wishes to thank Pure Power Technologies for all of their compassion and support during the time John was ill. The family would also like to thank Kay, Alisa, Wayne, and all the wonderful staff of Tri-County Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Calvary Chapel Lexington, 1156 Barr Road, Lexington, SC 29072.