Russell John Autin, Sr. passed away at his home in Amite on June 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. Russell was born on October 18,1939 in New Orleans, La. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father, Victor and Gladys Autin, a sister Shirley Contranchis. Russell was an owner of Four Star Meat Co. in Amite and had been in the meat processing business for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda Cotton Autin, son Russell Autin, Jr, a daughter, Sandra Ann Autin, grandson, Russell Aaron Autin, step Daughters Angela Ross, Elizabeth Pampas and their families and brother, Clayton Autin. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:30AM until 11:30AM on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Funeral Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, LA at 12:00PM on Tuesday. Services conducted by Father Reuben Dykes. Interment will follow at Resthaven Garden of Memory in Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area in Baton Rouge. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.