Joey Russell Austin, age 65, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Elizabeth City, NC on April 20, 1956 to the late Wilbur Russell Austin and Bertha Elizabeth Evans Hollomon. Joey was a member of the V-Twin Cruisers Motorcycle Club and loved the beach, especially spending time at Corolla. He was a very social person and made new friends wherever he went. Joey had a passion for life and was devoted to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by a daughter, Janelle E. Austin of Elizabeth City, NC; two sons, Joshua R. Austin of Camden, NC and Jordan S. Austin (Jewel) of Elizabeth City, NC; a sister, Bonnie Brothers (Leon) of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother, Randy Austin (Lynne) of Ft. Worth, TX; three grandchildren, Aidan Austin, Joy’Siah Austin, and Jeremias Austin; Lisa Gregory, the mother of his children; and lots of nieces and a nephew.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Twiford Memorial Chapel officiated by the Rev. David Wallace. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the funeral home lobby. The service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/TwifordFuneralHome. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Austin family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (or online at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/memorial-giving.html). To plant a tree in memory of Mr. Austin or to send flowers to the family, please visit www.TwifordFH.com/send-flowers.
Contact Information:
Twiford Funeral Home (Elizabeth City)
405 East Church Street,
Fax: 252-335-4329
Email: J.J.Twiford@TwifordFH.com
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Linda Ferrell Speight
I am so very sorry to hear about Joey. Joey had such a big heart and big smile. He never saw a stranger. May God comfort all of you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Austin Outland and Family
We are saddened by his passing but know he is in a better place. In the arms of our Lord , no more pain and suffering. I will miss him something awful and so will many others. Wishing you moments of peace and tender reflection…..sending you heartfelt sympathy. May the love of those around you help ease your sorrow.
Gary Dunstan
I am sad to learn of Joey’s passing. He had a passion for life and was a friend to everyone. May peace be with you. I’ll miss you my friend. Condolences to all of Joey’s family and other friends….
Vance Raper
I am sorry to hear of Joey’s passing. He was a neighborhood friend of mine back when we’re teenagers. I will not forget the bicycle races through the neighborhood, going to football games together, and riding in his red Corvair convertible. He always met you with a smile and a kind word. As we all,do, we move away and lose contact with people. We lost touch and we went on to our life’s paths. I never did forget him being a part of my teenage years. May God bless your family and Godspeed. Heaven will be a better place with him there.
Priscilla Harrell
I am so sorry to hear of Joey passing. You now have a Guardian Angel watching over you. Will keep the family in my prayers.
Robin and Andrew Satterfield. Wilmington NC
I am so sorry to hear of joeys passing , he and I were friends years ago and had many good times together and I was so glad to see him a few times when he would come to Corinth with you children and Mrs Bertha , he was a very nice person and I know you will all miss him so much ! I pray for Gods comfort for you all at this sad time
Rob Jones
I am saddened to hear of Joey’s passing. He was a good friend to all of us schoolmates and he earned a special place in our hearts. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers and hope for you many memories to get you through this difficult time.
Jimmy and Anita Midgett
So sorry to hear of Joey’s passing. Praying for his family. Just know he is in a better place and is not suffering any longer.
LindaGregory
Rest in peace friend
Susan Brown
I am so sorry to hear about Joey. What a special person he was. Always a smile for you and time to talk. He was a blessing to all who knew him.
Vaughn Freeman
So sorry for Joey’s passing! Prayers and Condolences to his family. RIP Joey.
Ramona Sharber
To Bonnie and Family I’m so sorry to hear the lost of your Loved One God Bless All of you May Joey RIP I love you Ramona
Michael Maize
May you ride on the wings of Angels Joey.
Molly Brite
My condolences. Joey was a super nice person. A special smile for everyone he met.
Donna & Terry Gilbird
Terry and I are so very sad to hear of Joey’s passing. He was a good friend and we have so many fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael and Natasha Nellom
Deeply sorry for your loss, we will keep praying for the family
Jan Reynolds Lewis
I would like to offer my condolences to Joey’s family. I was a schoolmate of his at Northeastern High School. I have fond memories of him from him from school and seeing him around town. He was always smiling and never met at stranger, After school was out, and I believe he was working in Hertford at the Food Lion, I ran into him again. It was like we had seen each other just the day before. Then once again we lost touch. About 6 years ago I ran into him again on a regular basis and once again we just picked up where we left off. I am sorry to say that once again we lost touch. That is the kind of person he was. Once he was your friend you were his friend for life. He always had the nicest smile. I know your family will miss him but cherish your memories of him and he will always be with you no matter where you are. The world was a nicer place with Joey in it. God Bless You All.
Faye Hooper
I’m so sorry to hear of my classmates Bertha’s passing.
Tara Carter
The loss of a loved one is never easy and prayers of strength and comfort is needed from day to day. To Joshua and family I wish to extend my prayers, deepest sympathy, and condolences. May God wrap his loving arms around you and know that you are not alone as your will miss seeing your loved one. But remember and cherish the Good times and a lively spirit and legacy that will live on though those special memories. Love Tara and Family
Donald McCoy
To my dear friend Joey….Rest in Peace my brother and Northeastern High School classmate (1974). Thanks for being my friend. Man, I remember those long talks about life and future plans…you made them happen! I am so proud of you and the man you became. I was looking forward to seeing you at the next NHS Reunion and catching up. No worries…I will see you in heaven and I know we will pick up from our last conversation. Hold a seat at the table for me….I cannot wait to see your smile and laughter again! Love you always my brother, Donald
Min Kenneth Snowden
On the behalf of In The Master Hand’s Ministries and My self our prayers are with the family. Pastor Charlie and Connie Snowden
robert rosenheim
Another good friend has passed. I remember all the good times we had in our high school days….Rest easy my friend….
Susan Gagnon
I’m so sorry to read this..myself and Susan Willoughby were just talking about Joey about 2 months ago. What a sweet guy always smiling. I haven’t seen him in years but I’m quite sure Joey was still the same. I’m sending condolences from the bottom of my heart to his family ,and friends…he was a good guy.
alvin ambrose
what can be said . he was a great guy. will miss him .
Bobby Mac....
Smooth sailing and fair seas my friend…….I will miss you.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
Sarah McLawhorn Harris
Bonnie and Family,
So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Prayers for you and the rest of your family. May God comfort and care for you now and in the coming weeks.
Sarah and Randy Harris
Fran Tavormina
I will miss you my friend. Rest In Peace. ❤️
Cathy Austin Buchanan & Ricky Dowdy
We are very sorry to hear of Joey’s passing. But at least he is no longer suffering. Just take comfort in knowing that he has gone home to be with his mother and father and other members of our family. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Love, Cathy & Ricky
Sharon H .Ward
So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and the family. ❤
Chris Lambert “bubba” v-twin
Joey was like a brother to me. He always knew he could come to me with any questions about his motorcycle’s and I would answer him or show him as best as I could. He will be missed !!!
Rick Pureza
Very sorry to hear this news. Joey was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers sent to the family. Rest in peace my friend.
Tina Clancy
You were a kind and gentle man, a good friend. I enjoyed our talks at my store, the deck at Groupers, and over breakfast at the Villa. Thank you for sharing your excitement and photos with me of your new puppy, I know she brought you tons of love for atleast a short time. Mega heart hugs flying up to heaven. You will be missed
Aunt Ruth Austin
So sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss seeing him. God’s blessings and love to all of you.
Steve Hudyma
Sorry for your loss, I know he loves you all! Any one can know what kind of person he was by the awesome kids he raised! He was so proud of them. May God Bless you all with the strength and comfort only He can give during this difficult time!
W. Francis & Kathy Pugh
To Bonnie and Leon Brothers and Families: We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with each of you. God will ease you thru this.
Dianne Grimes Tucker
So sorry for your loss. What a kind, sweet man Joey was. My fond memories of Joey go all the way back to the 70’s and all the fun we had dancing the hours away. You will forever be in my memories and always in my heart. Rest high on that mountain, sweet friend, rest high.
Beverley Johnson Leary
I am so sorry to hear about Joey. I remember him working at Colonial Store, always driving a sweet car, Swimming at Dances Bay, riding down the dirt path on a dirt bike in front of his Moms and Dads house, and just being a over all good person. May you ride with the angels, God speed my friend.
Brenda Cash
I am so sorry Joey lost the battle with cancer; may we be soothed with the fact that he is no longer suffering. I have many fond memories of my cousin….4 wheeling in Virginia Beach, fast drives in his car, and many fun times when he came to visit us in Miami. Rest in peace, cousin. I love you.
Denise Aydlett Stallings
Bonnie and Joey’s family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. When I saw Joey’s picture I knew I knew him. And then it clicked, it goes way back. Ms Bertha, Ms. Ruth, Bonnie and Joey coming to Uncle Leslie’s and Aunt “Mitt” Mildred’s. This family always was special even though as we grew up we didn’t see each other as much. However, when we do it’s not just acquaintances, it’s like family. My prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time! Much love to you and your family. Denise
Roslyn Allen
So sorry for your loss. Lisa may God wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this time.
Mark Croley
My condolences to Joey’s children & family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Joeys passing. Joey was a friendly guy who knew no strangers. He loved his children, his God, his motorcycle and his friends. Joey will be missed by all who had the pleasure of crossing paths with him. Our community was made better with him among us. Rest In Peace Joey.
Diane Lynch
Our prayers are with Lisa Gregory and the family! May God strengthen you all during this time!
Stocks Elementary Pre-k Staff
Terry Gilbird
Joey was always a great friend. I will miss him greatly.
Ray Godfrey
I am so sorry to hear about Joey. I just heard about his passing tonight from another classmate. He always had a big smile which will be missed. May your sorrow and grief be replaced by all the memories of good and happy times. God Bless. With deepest sympathy.
Pamela Fowler
Aw Joey, this breaks my heart. I just talked to you then you were gone. I miss you my friend.
To his family, I am sorry you lost Joey. He was a great guy. Full of life. My deepest condolences.