Mr. Autry was born June 24, 1947 in Harnett County the son of the late Moses Autry and Gladys Parnell Autry and is preceded in death by his Step-Mother, Naomi Autry.
He is also preceded in death by a grandchild, Isaiah Tannehill, brothers, Charles Autry, Dallas Autry and Moses Autry, Jr.
James worked at Erwin Mills for over 30 years and then he worked for Esterline Corp for 3 plus years before retiring. He didn’t stop working he loved to work on lawnmowers and tinker around the house and in the yard.
He was a family man and loved his family very much.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Cromartie Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Baber officiating.
He is survived by: His Wife of 54 years: Darlene F. Autry of the home.
His Daughter: Marsha Tannehill of Linden, NC.
Grandchildren: Suede, River and Silver Tannehill
A Brother: Ronald “Buck” Autry and (wife) Linda of Lillington, N.C.
A Sister: Janice Capps of Linden, NC.
Sister-in-Laws: Olivia Miller and (husband) Larry of Raleigh, NC; Nancy Giles of Angier, NC; Linda Honeycutt of Angier, NC; Garlene Autry of Erwin, NC and Carolyn Autry of Linden, NC.
Several Nieces and Nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at Cromartie Miller Funeral Home in Dunn, prior to the service.
The family wants to express a heartfelt thank you to everyone who brought food, sent a card, came by or called, and prayed for them during this time.
A Service of Cromartie Miller Funeral Home of Dunn NC
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