William Austin Weaver, age 87, a resident of Hale, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his residence. William was born the son of Robert L. Weaver and Evelyn (Simms) Weaver in Waverly, Missouri, on June 5, 1939.

William's professional life was as rich and varied as his personal one. He was a skilled book binder by trade and took great pride in his work. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to own Kansas City Star routes and establish a delivery company in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was known for his reliability and dedication to his craft. In addition to his professional endeavors, William was passionate about his Grand River Farms, a quaint pecan tree farm, where he applied his ingenuity to graft his own trees and develop equipment to aid in the harvest of pecans.

He is survived by his devoted daughter, Terri South, and her husband, Michael, of Parkville, Missouri. William was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren: Jacob Finn, Emili O'Brien, Amanda Hunt, Angelique Weaver, Kayleen Tinkey, Danielle Isaacs and the adoring great-grandfather to Evelyn O'Brien, Leah O'Brien, Destiny Weaver, Kristian Hunt, Zachary Hunt, Logan Hunt., Dravin Bridgeman, Hayden Bridgeman, Charlee Tinkey, Carter Isaacs, Bryce Isaacs and Camryn Isaacs. His family was his pride and joy, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, William Mark Weaver; his brother, Donald Weaver; and his sister, Doris Ellis. Despite these profound losses, William's life was filled with joy and purpose, centered around his family and his passions.
William will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, and in the community he so dearly loved.

A visitation will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.