Kenneth Austin

Archie Kenneth Austin, 93, passed away on June 16th, 2024, at his home in Stanford KY. Born in New Salem, KY. on April 23, 1931, to the late Henry Jason & Pearl Walls Austin. He was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church in New Salem, KY where he was a Deacon & the music leader for over 60 years. During his life ‘Kenneth’ was a dedicated man of God, a loving husband and father to his family. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean war, a farmer, US Postal rural mail carrier and construction handy man. He loved music & singing and was a member of the recorded Austin Quartet gospel music group.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 71 years, Donna Austin, two daughters, Marilyn Nichlos & Susan Austin, one son, Stephen Austin; one sister, Shirley Maples (Freeman), six grandchildren, Tonya Fox(Sean), Erica Austin, Kenny Smith (Tammy), Tamara Brock (Jason), Trevor Austin, Savanah Austin and many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was proceeded in death by six brothers, Arnold Austin, Glen Austin, Eugene Austin, Orville Austin, Donald Austin, Jason Austin, three sisters, Alma McWhorter, Edith Bastin Johnson and Betty Sims.

Visitation services have been scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th, from 5 to 8:00 PM at the New Salem Baptist Church in New Salem, KY. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 20th from 1:00 PM at the New Salem Church with Rev. Jarib Burnett officiating the service. Burial ceremony with full military honors presented by Caswell Saufley Post 18 will follow the service at the New Salem Cemetery.

Active pallbearers are Trevor Austin, Aaron Austin, Kenny Smith, Hunter Smith, Jason Brock, Dakota Brock.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to:

The Gideons International, P.O. BOX 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251

Heritage Hospice, 120 Enterprise Dr., Danville, KY 40422