Jason "Austin" Pettiecord, 26, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Austin was born on November 1, 1997, in Liberty, the son of Jason Darrold and Kelly Jo (Cook) Pettiecord.

Survivors include: daughter, Marlee Rayn Pettiecord and her mother, Kristen Rogers, of Liberty; his mother, Kelly (Teddy) White of Richmond; his father, Jason (Holly) Pettiecord of Excelsior Springs; two brothers, Gavin White of Richmond and Aden Pettiecord of Excelsior Springs; sister, Ella Grace Pettiecord of Excelsior Springs; his grandparents: Darrold and Deniese Pettiecord of Kidder, Mike and Carol Knight of Lexington, Robert and Susan Eisenlohr of Higginsville, and Allen and Renee Creswell of Liberty, and Bruce and Sue White of Richmond; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family members also survive.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dennis Cook, and three cousins, Bryce Wheeler, Tyler Vaughn, and Kyle Johnson.

Austin was raised and educated in Richmond.  He worked as a mechanic in construction and as a tree trimmer.  Austin was a free spirit, who enjoyed fast cars, good music, and spending time with his family and friends.  He was a big animal lover who loved his dogs.  Family was the most important thing in his life; he loved his daughter "Mini-Me", mom, and dad more than anything.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Marlee Rayn Pettiecord.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Graveside services will follow visitation at 3:30 P.M. in Southpoint Cemetery, Orrick.  Please remember to share your memories of Austin with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.