Thursday, June 12, 2025

Velton Jones Austin, Jr.

FRISCO — Velton Jones Austin, Jr.,62 of Frisco died unexpectedly Friday, July 29, 2017. Velton Jr. is predeceased by his parents, Velton Austin, Sr. and Mary AustinCurles, and his former wife, Sharon Austin.

Surviving Velton Jr. are histhree children, Joshua Austin, Shasi Austin and Jacob Austin;three  brothers, Alphe (Debbie) Austin, Richard (Rebecca) Austinand James Kelley. Also left to cherish his memory is one very specialgrandson Toby Austin and close family friends Clide Perkins and CameronBrown, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be heldAugust 7, 2017 at Cape Hatteras Baptist Church Frisco,  at 2p.m., with a reception following in the church fellowship hall.

The family would like to thankHatteras Island Rescue Squad and Dare County EMS for their quickresponse and Gallop Funeral Services for their personal attention andcare.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.

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