Charles Everette Austin

Charles Everette Austin of Dunwoody, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved husband, father, brother and friend was born on October 5, 1937, in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina to Alon and Evie Austin.

Charles was a proud graduate of Mercer University, earning his degree in 1960. Shortly after his graduation, he enlisted and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. In 1962, he married the love of his life, Dolores Baggett Austin of Macon, GA. Together they moved with Charles’ career to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Greensboro, NC, before settling in Dunwoody, GA in 1978.

Charles was known for his love of a well-made barbecue sandwich, which often inspired spontaneous road trips to neighboring states for a “quick lunch”. He was also partial to good fried catfish and Ole Miss Rebels football.

His dedication and work ethic led him to a successful 54-year career in the Insurance industry. Spending his last 39 years as an executive with AON Corporation, retiring in 2017 to be the sole caregiver to his loving wife, Dolores as her health declined.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents and Dolores. He is survived by his son, Brian Austin (Donna Schoolcraft) of Cumming, his sister, Judyth Austin White (Joe) of Greensboro, NC and 2 nieces, Susan and Jennifer. Charles will be missed by many special friends, neighbors and acquaintances, including lifelong friends Dorothy and Michele Sims, Marty and Beth Slone, and devoted neighbors, Rachel and Chad Provow, Gerry and Meredith Carmichael and Hugh and Alice Jamieson, who checked in on Charles often. In his final months, he was cared for with great compassion by the team at Magnolia Senior Living in Dawsonville, GA.

His family and friends will remember him for his warmth, humor and love of simple pleasures. Charles’ final wishes were to have his ashes scattered in a private family ceremony along with Dolores, in the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola, FL - where Dolores spent her childhood and held special memories for them both.