John B. Augustine's Obituary
John Baptist Augustine Jr, age 70, of Lakeland, TN, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis on June 15, 2019 with his daughter, Julie by his side. He was born on June 16, 1948 in Memphis TN. John was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Gwendolyn Young Augustine. His father, John Baptist Augustine; and his mother, Ruth Adair Augustine. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Denise Augustine Gandis and John Clifford Gandis and Julie Augustine Bater and Timothy Scott Bater. His sister and brother-in-law, Frances Augustine Douan and Kenny Douan and their children Edward Douan and Michelle Douan Hurd. His grandchildren, Wyatt Augustine Spurrier, Patrick Bryce Spurrier, Clifford John Gandis, Zoe Dianne Gandis, Constantine Alexander Gandis. His close friends, Will and Angie, Spencer, Rebekah, and John Dougan. John served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After his time in the service, he resided in Greenville SC with his family. After returning to Memphis, he opened Tradewinds International which he and Gwen enjoyed running together.All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “A Fitting Farewell for Everyone”.
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