Billy Gene Austin

Billy Gene Austin, 77, of Bainbridge, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

Born Dec. 3, 1939 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Avery and Mildred (Huffman) Austin.

He was a 1958 graduate of Bainbridge High School.

Bill was an airline captain with US Airways for 33 years, retiring in 1992.

He was a member of the Soaring Eagles and Bainbridge United Methodist Church.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon J. (Baker) Austin; daughters, Dianna (Bryan) Bessignano and Kathy (Steve) Brehan; sister Janet (Lanny) Parker; grandchildren Drew, Nick and Joey Bessignano; a brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents, grandparents, "Another Mommy and Daddy Bill" and a half-sister, Loretta Lay.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 10 at the Bainbridge Community Building.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle.

The family requests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the Bainbridge Alumni Association, 2 S. Jackson St., Greencastle, IN 46135, or the Alzheimer's Association, www.indianapolisbridgecenter.com, link at top of Bridge Center webpage for donations.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com.