Mr. Luther Paul Austin

March 17, 1942 - August 28, 2021

Mr. Luther Paul Austin, age 79 of Commerce passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. Mr. Austin was born in Danielsville to the late, Dewey and Willie Mae Akins Austin. Mr. Austin was retired from Reliance and was a US Army veteran. In addition to his parents, Mr. Austin was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Michele Edwards and son, Stanley Keith Allen. Mr. Austin is survived by his wife, Betty Lee Cowart Austin of Commerce; son, Greg Austin of Commerce; brothers, Billy Austin of Hull, Kimsey Austin of Danielsville, Jeff Austin of Commerce, Filix Austin of Jefferson, and Sonny Austin of Ila; sisters, Elizabeth Lerman of Vera Beach, FL, and Gail O’Kelley of Commerce; three grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce is in charge of arrangements.