Theo O'Neal "Peanut" Austin, Jr.

August 25, 1945 - October 25, 2014

Mr. Theo O’Neal "Peanut" Austin, Jr., of Trumann died Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the family residence surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 69 years and 2 months. He was born Saturday, August 25, 1945 in Batesville, Ark., and had lived his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired electrician for Arkansas Power and Light (Entergy), veteran of the U.S. Army, former member of the Trumann Lions Club and a member of the Viva Drive Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theo O’Neal Sr. and Florine Othel Wilson Austin. Mr. Austin is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sheila Biggers Austin of the home; five daughters, DeDe (Jeff) Wells, Paula (Jackie) McHalffey, Thea Austin, Leah (Michael) King all of Trumann and Patricia (Josh) Owens of Bay; one son, Trey (a.k.a.) Theo O’Neal Austin, III of the home; one sister, Mary Helen (Dennis) Cole of Wasilla, Alaska; one brother, Aubrey Austin Travis of Lake City; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Viva Drive Church of Christ in Trumann with Gary Hill and Bill Willard officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Johnny Barnes, Solan Lott, Tommy Richardson, Johnny Johnson, Danny Andrews and Joe Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be Dewight England, Keith Winningham, and Dr. Brannon Treece. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 until 7 at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ar. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.