David Austin

Mr. David Bristol Austin, Sr., 70, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Ellen Crawford True, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45 pm prior to the service in Davis Hall.

David was born on August 24, 1951 in Concord to the late Sarah Elizabeth Bristol Austin and Crayon Shelton “CS” Austin. He is also preceded in death by his father-in-law, HL Troutman.

David graduated from Northwest High School in 1969 then from NC State in 1973, having been a member of the Wolfpack Club for 48 years. He was President of the Winecoff Youth League and Northwest Recreational League where he helped many young men learn how to excel at sports, especially his sons. David dealt with many facets of the real estate business in Cabarrus County and was also a cattle/timber farmer.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Trisha Troutman Austin; sons, David B. Austin, Jr., Kevin “Britt” Austin and wife, Anna; brother, William Austin and wife, Anne; grandchildren, Deva Nicole Austin, Everett Britt Austin, Callen Huntley Austin; brother-in-law Barry Troutman and wife, Harriet; mother-in-law, Jean Troutman; nephew, Brian Troutman and wife, Liz; niece, Katie Troutman; and he was loved by many cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church-First Kids Scholarship Program, PO Box 789, Concord, NC 28026.