James F. Austin

JAMES F. AUSTIN

USAF Retired

Of Windsor

Jim passed away on Sat. June 28, 2025, after a long difficult illness.  He was predeceased by his parents, Charles F. (John) Austin, his mother, Helen L. (Pultz) Austin, a brother, Lawrence (Igg) Austin, two nephews; Todd and Michael Austin and a brother-in-law, Dewey Rowe.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Ann (Soladay) Austin,three children; Jesse M Austin (Evelyn), Washington , Anne M. McCafferty (John), Windsor and Dona O’Connor (Timothy), Windsor, seven Grandchildren: Cierra Austin, Jackson Austin, Kelsie (McCafferty )Knapp, Joshua McCafferty, Chad O’Connor, Parker O’Connor and Triston Myers, two Great Grandaughters, Kendall Gordon and Rosemary Knapp,  two sisters, Sharon Fuller and Mary K. (Kap) Rowe,  a niece, Aimee and nephew, John Rowe and two great friends, Karen McLeaghan and John Benjamin.

Jim was born in Windsor on August 2, 1944 a birthday he shared with his mother. His fondest memories were that of growing up in Windsor. He attended WCHS and graduated in 1963. After which he joined the USAF. He was very proud of his service of 23 ½ years to his country. After retiring from the USAF, he returned home to Windsor and began 20 years of service to the village he loved working in the Water and Streets Dept.

As a member of the American Legion he participated in the Memorial Day Celebration and made sure all vets were honored by placing flags and or military markers at their grave. His trip with the Twin Tiers Honor Flight to Washington, DC was a great joy to him, he couldn’t stop talking about it

Funeral Services will be held at the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home on Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.  Pastor Deb Arnold, of Windsor United Methodist Church will officiate.  Burial will be in Knox Cemetery, Ouaquaga with military honors.  The family will receive friends at the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home on Thurs. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. prior to service.

                Jim will be greatly missed, forever loved, and always in our hearts

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or the Twin Tiers Honor Flight Society.   Online condolences may be made at:   www.omaddenfh.com.

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