R.D. Austin

R.D. Austin, 81, a resident of Patterson, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

R.D. was born on May 23, 1936 in Bernice, Louisiana the son of Jim and Hattie Austin.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by wife, Myrtle Champagne Austin of Patterson; two daughters, Carol Howse and husband Paul of Patterson and Agnes Hebert of Pierre Part; one brother Alton Austin. R.D. is also survived by all his loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

R.D. was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Hattie Austin; one step son, Terry Mitchell; one step daughter, Jessie Muns; three brothers; two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Twin City Funeral Home with Pastor Wendell Howse officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service and following the services, R.D. will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.