Jacob Ryan Austin

Jacob Ryan Austin was born January 20, 1997 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Daniel Craig and Marsha Johnson Austin.

Jacob had been a student at McNairy Central High School prior to complications with his illness.

Some of his favorite pastimes were playing ball, watching Duck Dynasty, listening to rap music, riding in the wagon behind the lawn-mower, teasing his family and friends, and listening to Gregg River's on the radio on Rock 92.3.

Jacob departed this life on April 2, 2014 at his home in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 17 Years, 2 Months, 13 Days. He is survived by his paternal grandparents Kenneth and Frances Austin; aunt Sheri and uncle John Austin of Bethel Springs TN; a brother Kevin Austin of Selmer; cousins Lesley, Malerie, and Lukas Austin; Christopher, Joshua, and Michael Jones; along with a special Dr. Patricia Newhouse, and two special nurses Viola Stiddom, and Brittany Strickland.