Austin Micheal Fenton, 22, of West Burlington, died Friday, February 28, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born on July 26, 2002, in Burlington, he was the son of Jonathon Fenton and Tera Young.
Austin was a man who loved fiercely and always put others first and stayed strong for his family and friends. He had a heart of gold and would do anything to help others out but tended to carry everyone’s burdens on top of his own. Austin had a great sense of humor and made it a goal to make you smile or laugh through his jokes, he would belt out a rap song about whatever was happening in the moment. Austin was the most loving man anyone could ever meet. He was always able to make everyone in the room laugh no matter the circumstances. He loved so many and so many loved him. Austin's heart to serve others was exemplified through helping his neighbors, doing yard work and handyman tasks. In his free time, he enjoyed taking car rides, listening to all different genres of music, playing video games with his group of friends, watching scary movies and hanging out with his best dog Charlie. Most of all Austin was proud father, loving his time he spent with his son Atlas, who was his favorite person in the universe. He had the brightest face in the world when he saw his baby boy. Austin's smile will forever shine and never be forgotten.
He is survived by his father Jonathon Fenton; mother Tera Young; six siblings: Christopher Fenton, Brett (Katelynn) Young, Zachary Fenton, Steven Young, Kirsten Fenton and Cori (Ryan Woodsmall) Fenton; three nieces: Aubriana, Jacklynn and Aria; nephew Jace; maternal grandmother Diana Nelson. Also surviving are several aunts and uncles; best friend Jerrel Smith and special friend Kathleen.
He was preceded in death by son Atlas Coey; daughter Zelinia Fenton; son, Axel Fenton; his paternal grandfather John Fenton; brother Joshua Young; nephew Zeke Young-Wolfe.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A funeral service will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Mike Herman officiating.
A memorial has been established in his memory to help with funeral expenses. Checks can be made payable to Lunning Chapel and mailed to 2620 Mt Pleasant St., Burlington, Iowa 52601.