Brian (BJ) J. Austin

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Brian J. (BJ) Austin, 69, died after a brave battle with cancer on July 17, 2019. BJ was a graduate of North Georgia College and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army in 1972. A veteran of 27 years in the United States Army as a Military Intelligence officer, LTC Austin continued to serve his country after retirement as a Department of Army civilian for 15 additional years.

BJ Austin was a dedicated, loyal soldier who loved his family and friends, his church family, his Lord and Savior, and his country.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Rebecca and Amelia; son-in-law, Jacob; son, Charles; five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Austin, Gabriel, Tristan, and Lilah; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Mary Austin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joe and Debbie Mundy; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place at Ingrams Funeral Home, Cumming, GA on Friday, July 19th from 5:00-8:00. The funeral will be held at Coal Mountain Baptist Church on Saturday, July 20th, at 11:00 with Rev. Gary Martin officiating followed by internment at the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a scholarship to be awarded in BJs name to a cadet at the University of North Georgia. Checks can be mailed to: UNG Foundation, PO Box 1599, Dahlonega, GA 30533 (in the memo line: BJ Austin).

Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave., Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements.