The family is requesting donations to help with the funeral services of Jay Austin.

Malcolm Jay Austin, 30, of Chester, VA, passed away on February 14, 2023. Malcolm was preceded in death by his mother, Leana Shon Austin. He is survived by his maternal grandfather, Paul M. DesJardins, Sr.; and grandmother, Sue Lynn Chang; father, David Austin Sr.; two sisters, Gabrielle Nicole Austin (Miles), Amanda Nicole Shifflett (Kevin); two brothers, John David Austin, Jr., Michael Edwards; son, Harrison Austin; nephew, Griffin Nixon; niece, Amethyst Nicole-Jade Nixon; uncle, Kim Raymond DesJardins (Luanne); great aunt, Joanne Edwards; and a host of cousins and friends.