Robert Lee Austin, Sr., age 74, of Brevard, NC, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation  Mr. Austin was born March 27, 1938 to Author and Lena Austin. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Austin, Jr.  He is survived by his daughters, Vivian O. Hunt of East Flat Rock, NC, Karen Y. Austin of Brevard, NC, Michele A. Hill of Arden, NC, Dona R. Austin, of East Flat Rock, NC, and Crystal C. Kincaid of Greenville, SC; 10 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Directors, 610 Yarborough Street, Hendersonville.  Wilson Funeral Directors is assisting the family the arrangements.