He worked as an aircraft mechanic for Eastern Airlines after serving in the Navy during WWII. William was a musician and had a passion for playing the drums.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Ann Tucker Austin.
He is survived by his three daughters: Joy Walker of Palm Bay, Bonnie(Michael) McCall of Fellsmere, and Wendy(Dan Goulet) Austin of Fellsmere; 6 grandchildren: Jesse Elliott, Lynn Shaprus, Brad Elliot, Ryan McCall, Emily(Nic) Secoy, and William McCall; 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Tuesday (3/4) from 2-4PM at Fountainhead Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday (3/5) at Fountainhead Funeral Home with interment to follow at Fountainhead Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the City of Fellsmere, Attn: Larry Napier at 22 S. Orange St., Fellsmere, FL 32948 for the Trailhead Preserve in memory of William L. Austin