of Little Rock, AR

April 30, 1951 - September 9, 2023

Clifton Austin Sartin, dedicated husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend passed away on September 9, 2023.

Austin was born the second of four children, to Billie Faye and Clifton Norman Sartin on April 30, 1951 in England, Arkansas. He worked in the retail and distribution industry most of his career. He had a passion for woodworking and he never met a stranger!

After graduating high school from North Little Rock in 1969 he joined the Navy where he served till 1973. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He also spent 5 years in the Army National Guard.

He met his wife, Anita Gail (Perry), in Little Rock and they were married June 21, 1976. Soon after they welcomed their first child, John and later the family grew to 4 with the birth of Joshua.

Through the years Austin enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He had a passion for teaching CPR and spent many years as a trainer for Target. He loved watching the Razorbacks, but most weekends you would find him in his wood shop working or tinkering.

Austin was preceded in death by his mother and father, Billie Faye (Vastine) and Clifton Norman Sartin; sister, Judie Gates; brother, Charles Sartin and nephews, Bart, Kenneth and Phillip Sartin.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Sartin; his two sons, John Sartin (Bridget) and Joshua (Vaquessa) Sartin; his five grandchildren, Collin, Jackson, Hayden, Brendie and Brendan and his brother, Gary (Malynda) Sartin.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com