Michael’s greatest accomplishment has been and will always be his family. He worked hard to ensure love and respect always resided with his home and with the many people he crossed paths with. At the time of his passing, he was working at American Concrete who opened their arms and welcomed him and the family.
He loved working there because it wasn’t viewed as just a job but as a family. Michael was a well-known and talented racecar driver with many wins and championships at multiple local race tracks. He loved spending some of his free time riding his motorcycle and going to bike rallies with his wife Pamela and friends. He was a much loved brother to the NWF Panhandle Riders Group. Michael also loved to spend his free time camping with his family and friends, having a good time around a bonfire.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses for taking such excellent care of him but two individuals really stood out as our heroes – Dr. Munaf Siyamwala and Chelsea Harrison for fighting just as hard as we did to find answers.
Michael is preceded in death by his father; Donald Austin, step-father; Ray Palmer, grandparents: Henry and Helen Austin, Elfigo and Carolina Polaco, parents-in-laws: Gerald and Betty Estridge.
Michael is survived by his wife; Pamela Austin, son; Jeremy Austin, son; Stephen Austin, daughter; Rachel Austin, son; Tyler Austin, daughter; Alicia Austin and many adopted children along with his grandchildren: Aiden Michael, Helena Jalaine, Jace Michael, Eliana Rebecka, and Eddie Gabriel. He is also survived by his mother; Libby Palmer, brother; Frank Austin and wife Lisa, sister; Donna Lowitz and husband Mike, sister; Stephanie Conway and husband Chris. Surviving him are his fur-babies' Saban and Jose` too.
