Alan L. Aust

Alan Lee Aust, 74, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born in Buncombe County to the late James “Jake” Curtis Aust, Sr. and Ellen Case Aust. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Kyler Aust.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Blevins Aust; two sons, Alan Aust, Jr. and wife, Debbie, and their three daughters, Mila, Harper and Ivy, and Nick Aust and his son, Brayden; and a brother, Curt Aust and wife, Deidre.

Al loved Mickey Mantle and the NY Yankees. A lover of sports, he coached his sons, Alan and Nick, in baseball and basketball. He refereed and umpired for 34 years. He would let his players know, “You might not have the best Coach but you got the best looking Coach!” He loved PTI and ESPN. He adored his grandchildren and loved the beach and beach music. He loved an supported his wife, Susan, at church directing music and loved to hear her sing his favorite song, “Midnight Cry.” He was a hero, role model and never met a stranger. Alan worked as a Sales Manager for Budweiser.

Alan enjoyed spending time with his friends and having a cold drink. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother.