Alex Dean Austin, 19, of Valdese, NC, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026.
He was born in Burke County, NC on October 12, 2006.
Alex was a precious, kind-hearted, out-going young man who would talk to anyone. He loved Jesus and often prayed for others. He enjoyed baseball, motorcycles, and was a home-body who loved his family and loved spending time with them. The family wants it known, he looked his whole life for friends like the ones he found in the last year with his motorcycle group. They want to thank them for the way they loved him. The family and Alex will cherish Brandon being with him until the very end.
Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Alan Dean Austin (Lyndsay); mother, Chesley Proffitt Lee (Stevie); paternal grandparents, David and Sharon Sharpe; maternal grandparents, David Proffitt and Sherry Senter (Rick); step-sisters, Zhoe and Bella Driggers; girlfriend, Soliel Seechang; and numerous extended family.
A celebration of Alex’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Mt. Pleasant Church, 6516 Old Greensboro Road, Thomasville, NC 27360. Another celebration of Alex’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2026 at FAM Church, 1955 US 70, Morganton, NC 28655 with Pastor John White officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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We send our greatest love and our heart felt sorrow in your loss of your Son, Alex. He is with the Lord now with many of his beloved family members which we look forward to being with again. We are praying for you and our family during this time. Peace and Joy knowing he is with Jesus. Amen
Praying God wrap you in His loving arms! Losing my son 26 years ago was and is the most horrible experience ever!! I KNOW I wouldn't have come this far without Jesus!!! Praying for you my Sister!!!
My deepest condolences. I have a few pictures of being at Alex's first birthday party at Martha's Park, he was the sweetest, cutest baby boy ever! May he fly high as Angel of God now. Forever 19. 🙏
Hell yeah brother! Rip wheelies in heaven, just watch out for them hyundais!
Alex was the kindest and easiest person to talk to about anything. We went to school together from Kindergarten to Junior year of high school. He was always supportive and wanted to be there for everyone. He is loved beyond words and I will forever cherish the friendship we shared. I still have a present he gave me from elementary school at the Church Yard sale because he had decided I was his girl friend and I needed a Christmas Present.
My deepest condolences to the family of Alex. May God help you through this difficult time. I will be praying for your family..
Me and Alex played ball together in elementary school and was good friends. Hate to hear of his passing. He was a great guy. Prayers to the family
Went to school with him… and lord was he SO responsible. My condolences goes out to the friends, family including mama. He was a good person and i hope he rest easy up there… i am so sorry for your loss. This wasn’t supposed to be his ending but god had a different plan for him… god bless you and may Alex Austin fly high…