Bennie Harrison Austin
May 9, 1935 ~ May 21, 2022
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Bennie Harrison Austin, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe Co., Bennie was a son of the late Euford Clyde and Jennie Clemmons Austin. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Hare; grandson, Chad Setser; son-in-law, Ken Fowler; sisters, Margaret Jackson and Betty Crane; and brothers, Morris Austin and Donald Austin.
He was a former pastor and was known for emceeing benefit gospel singings for families in need.
Mr. Austin is survived by his wife of 67 years, Irma Bolden Austin; daughters, Diane Boone (Roger), and Sherie Fowler (Larry Morrow); sisters, Carolyn Turbyfill and Juanita Calloway; brother, Carlton Austin (Claudia); granddaughters, Heidi Cunningham (Norm) and Sarah Boone; and great-grandchildren, Austin, Caleb, Colby, Canyen, Addison, and Landon.
The funeral service for Mr. Austin will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. Pastors Roger Boone, Terry Sprouse, and Willard Pruitt will officiate. Burial will follow at Elk Mountain Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
Services
Visitation: May 23, 2022 6:00 pm - April 23, 2024 7:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: May 24, 2022 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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We are praying for the family. May God comfort your hearts as only He can. Diane Hoffman Darrell and Renee Hoffman
To Ben’s family, Phil and I send our condolences for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort.
Phil & Joyce Evans
So sorry for your loss. We will be keeping your family in our prayers
Irma and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ben was preaching the night I got saved. Ive got wonderful happy memories of fellowship and services down thru the years with him. Praying that peace and comfort fill your hearts.
This is such a great loss to countless people! My heart and prayers are with the family as they try to begin their lives with the memories. Much love to each one!
I am so very sorry to hear of this loss, may God be with you Irma and your girls!
Irma, and family, Bruce and I thanking God for the privilege we’ve had in knowing Ben and the family. We started friendship at Toe River Campground as we would gather around campers and sing praises to God. We then would go sing at the apartments in Burnsville, around different churches as the Campground Family. We had a lot of fun just sitting around Philip and Mary’s campfire. A lot of years have gone by now and several of the Campground Family are now in heaven. I’m sure they have welcomed Ben by now. Please know we are praying for God’s grace and comfort for you all at this time. Ben’s work is done he is home now, his race finished. Love you all.
My heart, love and prayers are with everyone and I thank our Lord that Ben was a huge part of my life. May God bless Irma, Diane and Sherry and the family.
Rest In Peace brother Ben
We were so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. We had kind of lost track of your family over the years but always fondly remember the times that we had with you both. Richard talks of Ben often when remembering them working together and fishing together. So sorry for your loss.
William and Roberta Allen
Many fond memories of the Austin family as they were part of my first church family. RIP Ben. Gods blessing for the family.
Will always remember the times Ben would go carp fishing with me and my dad , Neal Swann. Remembering the family and friends in prayer. Ben was a good one.
To the family, I am sorry for the grief that you are feeling.
Knowing of God’s enduring love for you, continue to look to him when he ” will wipe out all tears from eyes, death, suffering, and pain will be no more. ” Revelation 21:3,4
He says death is an ” enemy that will be brought to nothing. ” 1 Corinthians 15:26
How comforting to know that this will be a thing of the past and through Christ Jesus a resurrection for our loved ones.
love
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