William David Austin

William D. Austin, 74 of Raytown, MO, passed away on January 22nd at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Austin graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1971. He was an educator at Raytown South High School, his alma mater, (1966) for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his father, George H. Austin, his mother, Alberta Austin, and his brother, Samuel B. Austin. Survivors include his wife, Pattie Austin, son, Alan Lee Austin (Crystal) and daughters, Sarah and Valerie Austin, three grandchildren, Will, Claire and Sophie Austin, 2 brothers, George H. Austin Jr., Joseph W. R. Austin, and sister, Judith V. Bradshaw (James) and several nieces and nephews. Bill never met a stranger and was always willing to give a helping hand. Services will be held at Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel on Friday, February 3, 2023 with a 1pm visitation and 2pm memorial service.