William Austin Barbee

Birth date: Feb 7, 1997 Death date: May 3, 2023

William Austin Barbee, 26, of Huntersville died May 3, 2023. Austin (also known to friends as “Barbee”) was born in Charlotte, NC on February 7, 1997, to Andy and Kim Barbee. Austin went to Cox Mill Elementary, Harris Road Middle Read Obituary

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Rachel

121w ago

I’ve been thinking about you today, friend. It seems like just yesterday we were swinging drinks at 5am and making jokes over the headsets. I realized a couple weeks after you passed that I had a Polaroid picture I took with you hanging in my dining room. Its been there since I moved last summer. It was hanging in my last place too. Thinking about you being gone breaks my heart. You always tried you hardest to make others laugh, no matter what. I’m glad you’re at peace- but I wish I could have been there for you more. You were so loved.

Mary Boyle

125w ago

Dear Kim, Andy and Caroline,
We are so sorry for your loss. We were very saddened to hear of your son’s passing . Austin was such a great kid and we have many fond memories from homeschool days, swim team and marching band. Kristen enjoyed the accents and his sense of humor.We will always remember him and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from Mary & Jack Boyle and family

Mark Icard

127w ago

Kim and Andy,
I'm so sorry for your unimaginable loss. I grieve with you. Austin was such a gentle person. You are in my prayers.

Mark Icard

Jill Livick

127w ago

Austin's School of Rock family is absolutely heartbroken to hear this news. Austin was a big part of our family in our early days of starting our school in Charlotte. He was the kindest, most positive and joyful kid who we just adored. Austin was a part of Rock chorus, Rock 101, the Punk show... CCR and more. One life can be felt through an entire community, and his will always be a part of ours. I will look for more footage and photos over the coming days, but here is Austin singing Dear Prudence in Rock Chorus at the Tosco music party as a middle schooler. This was in front of a packed house.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYzMmQZHaZU&fbclid=IwAR0Ye1OFYKZRq83mROvV5IDoDRs0m8e_jE0yVKYmtujpyXrq4ii51hN7ZqY

Sending so much love and peace to you Kim, Andy, Caroline and Barbee family.

Ginny Bobbitt

127w ago

Andy, Kim, Caroline - I was so shocked and saddened to read the post from Joyce Holman. Austin will always be one of my favorite students. His smile would turn any frustrating day right around. I remember him making a connection (kindergarten or 1st grade) with my last name Bobbitt and “The Hobbit” and how he said he would never have trouble remembering my name. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jonathan Lewis

127w ago

Barbee was my best friend in AP Chemistry class at Jay M Robinson. That class was so difficult but Barbee helped me look forward to lab projects and general assignments. And he totally saved my butt on a partner test, he knew the material much better than me. This is the loss of a life too soon. Rest in paradise Barbee.

Gabby P

127w ago

barbee was one of my first friends at the blanchard institute in charlotte. we had a little group that would spend every lunch together for weeks and weeks. he was SO unbelievably caring and compassionate and funny and sweet and goofy. he could always find a way to make me smile. the world is truly a darker place now

David Jones

127w ago

Andy & Kim I’m so sorry for your loss. This was a beautiful write up sharing Austin’s passions, thank you for sharing it. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and am here if there is anything at all I can do to help. David Jones

Breanna

127w ago

It hurts my heart to see such a good bean go so soon. I wish I had a selfie of us but I will cherish this memory I have forever. This is the first day we met and you were so shy but once you opened up and started talking you'd didnt stop. I remember telling you how gentle your aura was and we just laughed and had the deepest conversations. You were amazed by me painting this on your back because it was my first expression of you; being free spirited and high in the sky with alil tough edge. We didn't have the chance to make more memories but I atleast have this one and the delicacy of working with you, everyone and myself loved you. Such a hard working and striving human. I'm glad I got to atleast meet you Barbes. I love you and you won't be forgotten.

Sherry Bernstein

127w ago

Kim and Andy,
We are so sorry to hear about Austin. He was such a sweet young man, and his absence will be felt by all who knew him. We know that there are no words that can ease the heartbreak you are feeling right now, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you both! Much love, Steve and Sherry Bernstein

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