Verse 1: In Pennsylvania’s fields, a boy was born, Henry Austin Carringer, on a crisp November morn. With his family by his side, they journeyed far and wide, From Iowa’s plains to Colorado’s mountains high. Verse 2: In Kansas, he found love, with Della by his side, They wed in Wano’s light, and took a honeymoon ride. To San Diego’s shores, where the ocean breezes blow, They built a life together, with love that seemed to grow. Chorus: Oh, Austin Carringer, a life so full and bright, From carpenter to millwright, he worked with all his might. A loving home he built, with gardens in the sun, His legacy lives on, in the hearts of everyone. Verse 3: Two children blessed their days, though one left far too soon, Devier David’s memory, beneath the silver moon. Lyle Lawrence carried on, with a family of his own, Betty brought them joy, in a house they’d always known. Bridge: Through years of hard work, and love that never fades, Austin’s spirit shines, in the memories they’ve made. From Rockwell Field to gardens, his hands shaped every part, A life of dedication, a legacy of heart. Verse 4: Della passed in forty-four, and Austin followed soon, In Cypress View they rest, beneath the stars and moon. Remembered by his family, for all the love he gave, A home builder, gardener, forever strong and brave. Chorus: Oh, Austin Carringer, a life so full and bright, From carpenter to millwright, he worked with all his might. A loving home he built, with gardens in the sun, His legacy lives on, in the hearts of everyone.
