Emmett D Austin

Emmett D. “Buster” Austin, age 80, of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016.

Funeral Services will be held 2pm Friday, November 25th at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with the Rev. Larry Ritch officiating.

Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Douglasville.

Born in Paulding County, Mr. Austin lived most of his life in Cobb County. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and was a retired truck driver after a long career with East Texas Motor Freight and Delta Airlines.

He is preceded in death by a son, Mike Austin, and wife, Glenda Austin.
Survivors:
Son: Rod Austin, Kennesaw, GA
Daughter: April Garrett, Dallas, GA
Sister: Peggy McNair, Jasper, GA
3 Grandchildren: Cole Austin, Danielle Garrett and Brett Garrett

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society @ www.cancer.org/donate .

The family will receive friends Friday from 12pm until 2pm prior to the ceremony at the funeral home.