"Sandy as a old neighbor of you & Jim (Daniel Court) I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. Always friendly & helpful in any way. He is in God's hands now. Just as Ron is & together they would make quite a pair. Prayers to you & your family."
In loving memory of
Jim Austin
October 11, 2016
Harvey James "Jim" Austin, Jr., age 82, of Quincy, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 1:35 pm in Good Samaritan Home.
Jim was born September 6, 1934 in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of Harvey James Austin, Sr. and Lola Mae Whitney Austin. He married Sandy Nooe on May 4, 1957 in Quincy. She survives.
Jim served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, where he played for the Navy baseball team. After his honorable discharge, he went on to play semi-professional baseball. In addition, Jim played fast pitch softball for many years on various leagues in Quincy. Jim worked for Gardner Denver for 42 years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan for his entire life.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: his twin sister, Harriet Jean (Robert) Keil of Oak Ridge, TN; a nephew, Ted Keil of Murfreesboro, TN; three nieces: Susan Harris, Lori (Jack) Frye, and Sandi (Mike) Thaler, all of Oak Ridge, TN; five great nieces and nephews; and four great great nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law: Maurine (Dick) Cason of Quincy; Brenda McGraw of Hutchinson, KS; and Vicky Willison of Buhler, KS; a brother-in-law, Ki Nooe of Salinas, CA; and his devoted Cocker Spaniel, Jeter.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Service: 2:00 pm Monday, October 17, 2016 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Disseler officiating.
Visitation: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Monday October 17, 2016 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: Quincy Humane Society.
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Jim Austin was one of finest guys I had the pleasure of knowing. "Harv" had the quiet, funny thing going for him and was just great to be around. My family's thoughts and prayers are with Sandy and the Austin family at this time. Jim Austin was an original; of that there's no question."
"So sorry for your loss Sandy. Tom and I loved knowing and helping take care of him for many years."
"Condolences to the Austin family. While I had limited contact with Harvey, I was impressed of his athletic talents. I do know his brother-in-law, Robert Keil and wife, Jean. Bob & I were neighbors near Fall Creek and went to Bluff Hall grade school together. I send special greetings to them. God Bless and best wishes"
"Sandy, I was sorry to learn the passing of Jim. He was a great guy. I have good memories of our times playing fast pitch softball with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Sandy, that Harvey was one of a kind. He told David every night when he left work to "tell Mary I love her", and David told me that every night! I know you will miss him so much."
"We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We will lift you up in our prayers."
"We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers Love Deanna (whitney) and John Schisler"
"Sandy, Greg and I were so sorry to hear about Harvey's passing. I always smile when I think of the fun I had with him down at Gardner's. We haven't seen him for a while, but oh the fun we had when you guys moved into the neighborhood. He always made us laugh. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I know it will be hard, but be good up there, Harvey. We'll think of you often"