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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

DL Capt. Robert Alan Austin

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Robert Alan ‘Bob’ Austin

September 22, 1949 ~ November 14, 2014

Notification with the passing of retired DFW based Delta pilot Captain Robert Alan Austin, age 65. Captain Austin joined Delta Air Lines 08-28-1978 and I believe he retired just a couple of months ago.

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at http://www.daltonandson.com/obituaries/Robert-Austin-6/#!/Obituary Survived by his wife Sue, personal condolences may be sent to the family at

4201 Crown Knoll Circle , Flower Mound TX 75028-8501 ...

(972) 724-1909 (940) 728-0150

Memorial services for Captain Austin are planned for this Friday, November 21st at 2:00 pm,

Denton Bible Church located at 2300 E. University Drive, Denton TX 76209.

Corrections and/or additional information is always appreciated. Should we hear more we will update our memorial site at http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

Memorial blogspot http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/

Obituary for Robert Alan Austin...............

Robert Alan Austin, age 65, went to be with The Lord, on Friday, November 14, 2014. Known as “Bob” to those who knew and loved him, Mr. Austin was a resident of Bridlewood in Flower Mound and previously of Bedford, Texas.

Born September 22, 1949, in Washington, D.C. to William Charles Austin and Marilyn Quigley Austin, Bob is a 1967 graduate of Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia and attended Clemson University where he graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Engineering. Upon graduation, Bob joined the U.S. Air Force as a Lt. where he earned his pilot’s license and flew C130 planes until 1978 when he was hired by Delta Airlines. Bob loved flying and continued to pilot several different aircrafts until he retired 36 years later as a Boeing 777 Captain.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sue Austin and their two daughters, Maili Ramirez (husband Mauricio) of Lantana and Kristi Brockett (husband Trenton) of Flower Mound. He is also survived by his mother Marilyn Austin, his brother, Steve Austin (wife Shirley) both of Charlottesville, Virginia and nephews John (wife Erin) and Jason Austin. Bob also leaves behind many who loved him from his wife’s family in Taiwan. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Lt. Colonel William “Bill” Austin.

Bob was blessed with 5 grandchildren who were a very important part of his life. Known affectionately to them as “Pa”, Bob leaves behind a legacy of love to Rachel Elizabeth, Ella Caroline, Jacob Robert, Kendall Noelle and Leah Claire. Bob was a member of Denton Bible Church and loved The Lord with all his heart (Proverbs 3:5) and his faith in Jesus Christ was the driving force behind his strength and character. A memorial service celebrating the life of Bob will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 2:00pm at Denton Bible Church. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to Denton Bible Church in Bob’s name.