Carl James Austin 58, of Little Rock passed away on October 17, 2019.

He enjoyed nature and fishing. He loved to talk to people and was always making new friends.  Carl truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and taking care of others.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lois Austin, daughter; Alycia Austin and father Dan Graham and nephew, Matthew Krueger.

Carl is survived by his daughter; Bryanna "Mike" Bowers; son, Jonathan "Cheyenne" Austin, two grandchildren; Brooklyn and Landen Bowers; life partner, Peggy Trout; three brothers,  Jessie "Priscilla" Austin, Pete Austin, and John Wayne "Mandy" Austin; three  sisters; Minnie "Robert" Krueger, Gail "Chuck" Norton and Willie Overcast and a host of family and friends.

Celebration of life will be Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Dial and Dudley Funeral home in Bryant, Arkansas. To sign online guestbook please visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.