Ed Austin dead at 84

Jaxson · April 23, 2011, 05:49:58 PM

I saw on the Times-Union website that former Jacksonville mayor Ed Austin has passed away.

Jaxson · April 23, 2011, 05:50:47 PM

http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2011-04-23/story/former-jacksonville-mayor-ed-austin-has-died

Steve · April 23, 2011, 06:08:27 PM

A sad day indeed.

BridgeTroll · April 23, 2011, 06:10:00 PM

Yes it is...

Timkin · April 23, 2011, 06:37:19 PM

May he rest in peace. Condolences to his Family.

Jimmy · April 23, 2011, 06:46:53 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this news.

Ocklawaha · April 23, 2011, 07:03:54 PM

Damn! Just DAMN! Stephendare and I were visiting with him not 6 months ago! Prayers and sympathy to his family.

OCKLAWAHA

Jimmy · April 23, 2011, 07:08:30 PM

I saw him a few days ago in Avondale. He was highly interested and engaged in this election season. Those of us who've known him for a long while know that he's looked frail of late. To be expected given his age. I wouldn't have believed it would my last time to see him, though.

Timkin · April 23, 2011, 07:13:42 PM

Often is the case.. I wonder (not that it really matters now) what happened?

Coolyfett · April 23, 2011, 08:26:52 PM

just seen that news....Dude brought the NFL to the city. RIP Ed.

Kiva · April 23, 2011, 10:05:58 PM

Sad to hear this news. My condolences to his family.

riverside planner · April 24, 2011, 09:47:20 AM

A sad day indeed. I frequently saw him shopping at the 5 points publix and eating at the old King St. Pizza Palace. He was always so friendly and approachable. One of the great lions of Jacksonville, even if I did not always agree with his policies.

Jaxson · April 24, 2011, 02:02:09 PM

The last time that I saw him was a few weeks ago at the Blue Fish in Avondale. He was very friendly and I enjoyed talking to him.

mtraininjax · April 25, 2011, 08:06:53 AM

QuoteTo be expected given his age.

84 is only a few years older than the average life expectancy. Our area has many folks in their 80s, 90s, and century mark. Combination of factors including how you live your life, exposure to the sun, and hereditary have to come into play. Jake Goldbold is in his 80s and he looks and acts with the same vibrancy he had back in the 90s. Mayor Austin lived a great life and the obit in the TU on Saturday was a fantastic tribute to a well revered citizen!

copperfiend · April 25, 2011, 08:41:04 AM

He was a great guy and a real asset to this city. His presence will be missed.