Austin C. Cash, 77, of Micanopy, Fla. went to be with the Lord on Mar. 20 at home from a lengthy illness.

Mr. Cash was born to Randolph and Edith Cash of Landrum, S.C. on Jan. 22, 1937.

A North Carolina native, he moved to Ocala, Fla. in 1974.

He was a respected horseman of 60 years who was passionate about his family, his work and his pets.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy Ida Cash; his children, Anthony, Randy, Lisa and Scott; six grandsons; one granddaughter; his brothers, Russell, Jerry and Bobby; and his sister Ellen (Turner).