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Obituar y
Donald Cornelius Autry was born to the late Tom
Autry and Catherine Johnson Autry on December 5,
1956 in Lanett, Alabama.
Donald joined Pilgrim Baptist Church in Lanett,
AL at an early age and remained an active member
serving as an usher.
Prelude………………………………………
Processional…………………………………
Solo…………………..Mrs. Carolyn Morgan
He attended the Lanett City School, Lanett, AL.
On September 2, 1994, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Machell Kyles.
Scripture……….…….Pastor Glenn Collins
His work ethics include Martex, Lanett Mill, Durands,
Jones Furniture, and Landscaping for Attorney Claud
‘Skip’ McCoy.
Prayer ………….....Pastor Cecelia Broome
On August 12, 2015, Donald passed away at East AL
Medical Center, Opelika, AL. In addition to his father, Tom and mother, Catherine; he was preceded in
death by three brothers, Thomas, Ralph, and Herman
Autry
Donald will be remembered by many including: a
loving and devoted wife, Machell Autry, Five Points,
AL; Children, a step-son, Kevious (Special Friend,
Jesikka Reid) Kyles, Valley, AL; a son, Brandon
Combs, Atlanta, GA; daughters, Latoya, Andrian, and
Yolanda Autry, LaFayette, AL; Four grandchildren,
LaFayette, AL; Brothers, Robert (Janelle) Autry,
Dayport, CA; Charles Autry, Rev. Leonard (Tamalita)
Autry, and Michael (Belinda) Autry, all of Lanett,
AL; Maurice (Cassandra) Autry, Carrington, VA; and
One sister, Loretta (Roderick) Walton, Stone Mountain, GA. In-laws included, Mother-in-law, Margie
Kyles, Brothers in law, Ronnie (Tracy) Kyles, Five
Points, AL; Carl Kyles, Valley, AL; Sisters in law,
Rolanda (Derrick) Carlisle, and Nicole (Lewis) Johnson, Five Points, AL and Keisha Kyles, Valley, AL.
Special cousins included, Luneda Billingslea, Attorney Stephanie Billingslea, and Stacey Collins. A host
of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Remarks (2 minutes)………………………..
Special Niece, Ms. Uconda McCant
Special Brother, Mr. Randy Billingslea
Friend, Pastor Jimmy Hardnett, Jr.
Solo…………………..…....Mr. Shaver Autry
Acknowledgements
Solo………….……….……..Ms. Pam Turner
Eulogy…………...……Dr. Frederick James
Recessional
Interment…………...….....Handy Cemetery
A Lo vi n g H u s b a n d , Fat h e r,
B ro t h e r, a n d “ Un c l e ”
Donald.
You left me beautiful memories your love is
still my guide, and though we cannot see
you, you’re always at my side.
Your loving wife, Machell Autury
Pallbearers
Shaver Autry, Clifton Autry, McCarthy Autry,
Home-Going Celebration
for
Michael Autry Jr., R.J Autry, and Davon Autry
Floral Arrangements
Nieces and Cousins
Because someone we love is in Heaven,
there’s a little bit of Heaven in our Home.
Love forever , Keivous Kyles
We miss your smile your joking ways, we
miss the things you used to say. And when
old times we do recall, it’s then we miss you
Most of All.
Robert, Charles, Rev. Autry, Michael
Wayne,
Maurice, and Loretta
Uncle Donald, you will be always on our
minds and forever in our hearts.
Nieces and Nephews
Special Thanks
East Alabama Medical Center
Physicians and Staff
The Heart Center
Physicians and Staff
Emory Hospital Midtown
Physicians and Staff
Handy Cemetery
Vines Funeral Home, Inc.
We very much appreciate your calls, your
cards, your meals, your flowers, your contributions, and your thoughts and prayers.
Most importantly, “We appreciate You!”
Our heartfelt prayer for each of you is God’s
continued Blessings.
December 5, 1956
Sunset
August 12, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015 –12:30 PM (cst)
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Lanett, AL
Acknowledgements
On behalf of the family of Mr. Donald Autry, please accept our most sincere thanks
for all expressions of love and sympathy
shown to us in our time of bereavement.
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Services Entrusted to:
Phone: 334-864-7128
Fax: 334-864-8184
E-mail:
Dr. Frederick James
Officiating
“I fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.
II Timothy 4:7