Austin W. O'Banion, 87, of Saint Joseph, MO, passed away peacefully May 3, 2025.

Austin was born in Gentry County, MO, April 15, 1938 to William A. and Minnie Lucille (Weese) O'Banion. He attended Stanberry High School. He began his career at Farm Marco and would later retire and work at O'Reilly Auto Parts as deliveryman. He was very proud of his membership at Turning Point Church Of The Nazarene.  He was the keeper of the O'Banion family history.

Austin was preceded in death by his parents William A. and Minnie Lucille (Weese) O'Banion; daughter Twila O'Banion; and siblings Bill, Agnes, Mary Ellen, Clara, and Roy.

Surviving family includes, Arleen O'Banion of the home; son Austin James O'Banion of Saint Joseph, MO; Step Children Kim Furgeson (Richard),  Kevin Fajardo, and Anthony Fajardo; Grandchildren Shantel O'Banion (Sandra), Kira O'Banion, Tieleigh O'Banion, Nicole Gauert, Brad Fajardo, Amanda Furgeson - Ponce, Levi Fajardo, Hunter Furgeson, Destiny Fajardo, and Elvin Fajardo; and Numerous Great Grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Austin will be held Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with a visitation hour prior starting at 1:00 P.M. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery to follow after the service.