William Austin Dean, 67, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the conclusion of a visit to Walt Disney World with his beloved wife and daughters in their Happy Place. Born April 14, 1954 in Greenville, South Carolina, he retired in 2008 as owner of Piggly Wiggly Millville Supermarket.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Christine Dean; and siblings Ann, Eddy, and Debbie.  He is survived by his wife Susan; two sons, Charles (Vickey) and Tommy; three daughters, Alicia, Elizabeth and Rachel; three grandchildren, Sereniti, Sophi, and Nathaniel; and one brother, Chuck.  The family will receive friends at the Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 5-7 p.m.  Private family graveside services will be held on Wednesday at the Forest Lawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church Panama City, P.O. Box 1200, Panama City, FL 32402 in memory of Billy Dean.