William Paul Christian of Crystal Lakes passed away March 26, 2021, at home.

He was born April 1, 1951, in Kansas City, and was a 1969 graduate of Northeast High School.

He spent 25 years as a cement mason at Ford Motor Co. and retired in 2004.

He was a member of the Excelsior Springs Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William John and Bernice (Hutchens) Christian.

Mr. Christian is survived by his wife, Tukata; four children, Brenda, John, Steven and Dylan Vantine; and 11 grandchildren.

Memorial services are pending.