July 24, 2022
Austin Billings passed away on July 24. 2022 at the age of 91, at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on October 16, 1930, in Sparta, Tennessee. His parents were Peter and Hallie Billings, he was the youngest of 5 children. Austin was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Barbara Jean Hale Billings and his oldest son James Billings; 3 Brothers Orvin, Artis, and Verble Billings and one Sister Mary Lou Billings. Austin is survived by 5 generations of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, of which he was grateful and proud. Barbara and Austin lived most of their lives in Nashville with their 4 children James, Larry, Denise, and Angie.
Austin bravely served our country during the Korean War in 1951 and 1952. He drove a bus for Trailways Bus Company almost 40 years and won many awards for safe driving. He was an avid sports fan and favored University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team.
In 2004 he married Regina Lynn Sally which added new family members and enriched all our lives. Austin and Regina traveled extensively for many years and had countless great adventures.
Austin is survived by his spouse, Regina Billings; three children, a son Larry (Elaine P) Billings, two daughters Denise (Ashley) Reed, and Angie (Randy) Cook all of Murfreesboro; one step son James (Macy) Sally of College Grove; one step daughter, Julia Sally of Franklin; 7 Grandchildren Jamie Billings, Lindsey James, Shea Williams, Brice Williams, Austin Reed, Katelyn Cook and Cody Cook. Thirteen great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and multiple nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Austin will be best remembered for his generosity, kindness, strength of character, and sense of humor.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday July 26, 2022 @ 1pm with interment to follow at Whorton Springs Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Fox officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Monday July 25, 2022 from 11:30am until 8pm, and on Tuesday from 11am until the service time at 1pm all at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.