The McDougald Funeral Home & Cremation Services2211 North Main StreetAnderson, South Carolina 29621864-224-4343OBITUARY: Anderson, SCAUSTIN NEESEAPRIL 25, 1927 - NovemBER 23, 2011ANDERSON, SC 'Austin Ernest Neese, age 84, resident of 1505 Tindall Avenue and husband of the late Barbara Hancock Neese, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at his residence.Born April 25, 1927, in Hartwell, GA, he was a son of the late Thomas Neese and Carrie Brown Neese. Mr. Neese retired from ARA Services, Inc. after thirty years of service.He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving him are one son, Steve Neese and wife, Debbie, of Anderson, SC; one daughter, Sheila McCall and husband, Thomas, of Pendleton, SC; five grandchildren: James Terry, Michael Neese, April Blackwell, Blair Ross, Ryan Acierno; and nine great grandchildren: Blake Stevens, Cory Keller, Katelyn Keller, Mary M. Clary, Gage Clary, Dylan Blackwell, Kameron Neese, Cade Neese, and Cole Neese. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by two grandchildren: Thomas A. McCall and Steven Casey McCall; five brothers, and three sisters. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Saturday, November 26, 2011, from 10:30am until 11:30am. A Graveside Service will follow at Noon at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Family members are at their respective homes. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Anderson.