Jack Clarkson Austin, Sr.

Jack Clarkson Austin Sr. age 88 of Clayton, Oklahoma passed away from this life on November 6th, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jack was born on December 31st, 1933, in Valiant, Oklahoma to Margaret (Dickerson) and Samuel Austin. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division Field Artillery in the Korean War.

Jack was in the Choctaw Nation Health Service for over 30 years and served as a Choctaw Nation Council member over District 7 for 20 years. He took great pride in his Choctaw heritage and served his people with a Servant’s heart.

Jack served as a board member for the Lighthouse Cathedral Assembly of God Church for 37 years. Jack played football for Tyler Junior College in Tyler Texas, where he played for the National Championship in Pasadena, CA at the Rose Bowl Stadium. After Tyler, he played football at Southeastern University and made the tryouts with the Cincinnati Bengals, but however was not able to attend due to a family emergency. Jack will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jack is survived by his son, Jack Austin Jr and wife Philisha; grandson, Clark Austin and wife Tara; granddaughter, Malacha Sisk and husband Ethan; grandson, Samuel Austin; great grandchildren, Dawson, Drake, and Legacy Sisk, and Raya Austin; daughter, Trina Cain and husband Tony; daughter, Tonya Fowler and husband Rick; son, Louis Holstead and wife Mandy; grandchildren, Zachary Fowler and wife Katherine; Josh Fowler and wife Paige; Hunter Holstead, Hayley Holstead, Amanda Cain, Matthew Cain, Melissa Cain and son Lucas, sister; Hiwahnah Kimzey; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Jack is preceded in passing by his parents, Samuel and Margaret Austin; brothers, Sam Austin, Frank Loman, and Wilson Loman; sisters, Malacha Gaddy and Wauhilla Gale; wife, Norma Austin.

For the full obituary, please visit McCarn Funeral Service.