Paul T.  Tom  Austin, 72, of Wooster died Friday, March 11, 2016 at LifeCare Hospice.
Tom was born May 3, 1943 in Wooster to William Henry and Laura Smith Austin.   On May 3, 1997 he married Judy Ewing.   She survives.
Tom was a truck driver and a member of the Moose Lodge.   He loved camping and fishing.
Along with his wife,  Tom is survived by his children James (Elise) Hartmann of Oceanside, CA, Michael Hartmann of Glendale, AZ, Matthew (Carol) Austin of Orrville, Jennifer Austin of Springfield, VT and Julie (Josh) Hookway Greene; step children Lonnie D. (Mis) Lawson of Shreve and Shannon E. (Stephanie) Lawson of Holmesville; 10 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and sisters Glenna Austin Schwartz of Millersburg, and Darlene Austin Watkins of Lynn, AR.
Tom  was preceded in death by his parents; sister Erma L. Austin Tisdale and brothers Charles William Austin and Kenneth R. Austin, Sr.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 5:00 PM at Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster with Pastor Ben Robinson officiating.   Friends will be received one hour prior to the service.
Contributions may be directed to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

Memorial Contributions
LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691

Service
Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 5:00 PM at Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster

Visitation
One hour prior to the service at the church