Paul Jackson Austin, 86, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010 at CMC-NorthEast. Born on March 3, 1924 in Stanly County to the late James Tom and Ada Maggie Parker Austin. He was also preceded in death by a son Jack Austin, brother Marvin Lee Austin, and sister Estelle Byrd. Paul was a graduate of New London High School, and a charter member of Glorietta Baptist Church. A visitation will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home Concord on Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 1 until 1:45 PM. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM in the chapel, with Rev. Bill Nix officiating. Burial will follow at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens. Survived by: wife, Hazel Austin of the home; son, Marvin Austin of Mt. Pleasant; sister, Margie Adams of Virginia; granddaughter, Lori Long of Richfield; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Brooklen, and Hunter Hudson. Memorials may be made to Glorietta Baptist Church 4912 Hwy 73 East Concord, NC 28025. Hartsell Funeral Home Concord is serving the Austin family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com