Willie Austin 66, of St. Louis Missouri, passed Friday, March 9, 2018, at his home. Willie was born to Dorothy Mae Austin, and Willie J Austin, August 15, 1952.

Willie graduated from Central High School in 1970 and he also received a bachelors degree in Psychology. Willie was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to make everyone around him smile. Never had a silent moment with him. He loved fishing and hanging out with his friends and family. Willie was the rock of our family.

Willie is survived by his daughter, Tawana Austin; her two children, Amanda Miller, and her four children; and his son, Willie Ray Austin Jr.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Austin; brothers, Jerome Austin, Anthony Austin, Curtis Austin, Stephen Austin, Mark Austin; also his sisters Diane Austin, Marilyn Austin, Angie Austin, Juanita Austin and Pamela Austin.