Funeral services for Lonnie Q. Austin, 79 of Booneville are set for 2:30pm Sunday, November 15, 2026 at New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 1pm-2:30pm at New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church. Bro. Jack Whitley will officiate the service. Born November 20, 1946 in Corinth, MS. Mr. Austin passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at his home in Booneville. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired forklift operator for Caterpillar. Lonnie loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them especially his grandson. He enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, hunting, fishing and taking care of his dog, Ruby. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna Austin; daughter, Anecia Knight; son, Chris Austin; grandson, Chance Austin; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruby Austin; son-in-law, Johnny Dale Knight; brothers, Richard Austin, Phil Austin, Ray Austin, A. C. Austin and Clifford Austin; and his sisters, Martha Purser, Billie Sue Edwards and Sadie Mae Austin. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Lonnie Austin.
