Obituary for Robert Nathan Austin Jr. April 1940 – November 2026

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Robert Nathan Austin Jr. died on Tuesday at Hartford Hospital, according to Carmon Community Funeral Homes.

He was 86 years old. Austin, who spent decades contributing to the workforce in Connecticut, passed away peacefully at the hospital.

The loss marks the end of a long chapter for a family rooted in both the American South and the Northeast. Carmon Community Funeral Homes reported that Austin was born on April 26, 1940, to Robert Nathan Austin Sr. and Eldora West Austin.

While his later life was defined by his residence in Connecticut, his origins trace back to Riceboro, Georgia, where he was raised.

A lifetime of service and family

Austin’s professional life was marked by long-term stability. He dedicated 35 years of service to the May Company, which operated under the G. Fox/Filenes names, working there until his retirement.

His move from Georgia to Hartford, Connecticut, was a shared journey with three of his brothers: Ronald, Norman, and Carl Austin. This migration reflects a common mid-century pattern of families moving toward industrial and commercial hubs to build new lives.

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Austin leaves behind a significant family legacy. He was married to Maxine Campbell Austin for 66 years.

He is also survived by three great-grandchildren: D’Mari Najae Brown, Kash Montez Hill, and Laylah Maxine Newbern.

Austin was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Ronald and Norman, and his sisters Brenda and Helen. His surviving siblings include William Austin and his wife Charmayne, Carl Austin and his wife Barbara, Betty McCray and her husband Clarence, and Waren Austin.

A celebration of life for Austin is scheduled to be held at a later date.

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