Jack Austin, Sr.

Jack Clarkson Austin Sr. age 88 of Clayton, Oklahoma passed away from this life on November 6th, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jack was born on December 31st, 1933 in Valiant, Oklahoma to Margaret (Dickerson) and Samuel Austin. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division Field Artillery in the Korean War. Jack was in the Choctaw Nation Health Service for over 30 years and served as a Choctaw Nation Council member over District 7 for 20 years. He took great pride in his Choctaw heritage and served his people with a Servant's heart. Jack served as a board member for the Lighthouse Cathedral Assembly of God Church for 37 years. Jack played football for Tyler Junior College in Tyler Texas, where he played for the National Championship in Pasadena, CA at the Rose Bowl Stadium. After Tyler, he played football at SouthEastern University and made the tryouts with the Cincinnati Bengals, but however was not able to attend due to a family emergency. Jack will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jack is survived by his son, Jack Austin and wife Philisha; grandson, Clark Austin and wife Tara; granddaughter, Malacha Sisk and husband Ethan; grandson, Samuel Austin; great grandchildren, Dawson, Drake, and Legacy Sisk, and Raya Austin; daughter, Trina Cain and husband Tony; daughter, Tonya Fowler and husband Rick; son, Louis Holstead and wife Mandy; grandchildren, Zachary Fowler and wife Katherine; Josh Fowler and wife Paige; Hunter Holstead, Hayley Holstead, Amanda Cain, Matthew Cain, Melissa Cain and son Lucas, sister; Hiwahnah Kimzey; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Jack is preceded in passing by his parents, Samuel and Margaret Austin; brothers, Sam Austin, Frank Loman, and Wilson Loman; sisters, Malacha Gaddy and Wauhilla Gale; wife, Norma Austin. Pallbearers will be Clark Austin, Samuel Austin, Ethan Sisk, Joshua Fowler, Hunter Holstead, and Micah James. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina, Oklahoma. Celebration of Life Services will be on Thursday, November 10th, 2022 at 2:00PM at the Lighthouse Cathedral in Clayton, Oklahoma with Rev. Phillip Sharp and Brian McClain officiating. Services are under the direction of McCarn Funeral Service.

Jack Austin, Sr.

December 31, 1933 - November 6, 2022