Poppy Austin
July 28, 1946 - May 16, 2020
Paul Rodney ”Poppy” Austin, age 73, Fairfield, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Mercy Hospital, Fairfield. He was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on July 28, 1946, the son of Thomas and Norma June Austin. He was First Lieutenant in the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart. He had many passions throughout his life and several occupations. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Stewart Austin, Fairfield; his children, Beverly (William) Austin- Epperson, Fairfield, Cory (Melissa) Austin, San Diego, CA, Cara Austin, Hamilton, Nicole Austin, Fairfield and step-son, Preston R. (Danielle) Austin, Ventura CA; his sisters, Kordrice (Gary) Sivak and Kandris (Chris) Goodwin; his grandchildren, Dylan Casteel, Leotie Austin, Mackenzie Fitzsimmons, Zackary Fitzsimmons, Alex Austin, and Tierra Fitzsimmons and his great grandchildren, Dahlia Banuelos and Zaylyn Fitzsimmons. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Tom Ronald Austin and a great grandson, Zaydyn Fitzsimmons. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Dayton National Cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com
Paul Rodney ”Poppy” Austin, age 73, Fairfield, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Mercy Hospital, Fairfield. He was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on July 28, 1946, the son of Thomas and Norma June Austin. He was First Lieutenant... View Obituary & Service Information