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Michael Autrey
age 61 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at The Legends Healthcare Center in Massillon. Michael was born Dec. 5, 1951 in Massillon the son of the late Henry Gresham, Sr. and Ethel (Trammell) Autrey. Michael was a 1970 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he was a star football player. He went to the University of Iowa and transferred to Kent State University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. Michael worked for Roadway Express as an operation supervisor for 31 years and retired in 2008. He loved cooking, dancing and working in his yard. He was a big Cleveland Browns fan and loved standing on the sidelines coaching the Massillon Tiger Football players.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene ‘Butch' Autrey and Keith ‘Buckle' Autrey; his sister, Julia ‘Scylla' Pearl Autrey; and his grandmother, Julia Z. Trammell. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved children, Ashley Michelle Autrey, Gary (Gwendolyn) Williams, Dante Williams and Rufus Williams III; his brothers, Arvie (Barbara) Autrey and Henry Gresham Jr.; his sisters, Ethel ‘Pewee' Autrey and Joshlyn Gresham; six grandchildren; and his special niece, Shelisa (Shaddrick) Stinson; and a host of special nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends and co-workers.
A Homegoing Celebration of Michael's Life will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Rev. Charles Cooper will be Officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12–1 p.m. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com or to 4116 Sand Point Drive, Knoxville TN, 37914.
Paquelet Funeral Home &
Crematory
(330) 833-3222
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rev. Dr.p Stephen Moore
January 10, 2013
I was raised wit Mike n the bottoms. He was a nice Guy.R.I.P. MICHAEL
Melvina/Bootsy Danzy/Chandler
January 10, 2013
jamie
January 9, 2013
Mike will forever remain in the hearts of all who were affected by his generosity and friendship. He was a truly great man who will be missed and remembered always.
The Geiers
January 8, 2013
My heart goes out to autrey family and all friends michael you will be forever missed. God bless from peters family
January 7, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gwen Wessel
January 7, 2013
Mike was a great, respected guy. I worked with him at Roadway for many years. I will never forget his humor and how we all laughed when we worked on nights. We were all family, I'll never forget that. May God hold him in His arms and give peace and guidance at this time to the family.. You have my greatest sympathies.
Joanne Richards
January 7, 2013
You are always in my heart thank you for always loveing Mike and I and being a strong man to look up to please tell daddy we love and miss him always rest in peace Uncle Mike
January 7, 2013
I worked with Mike for many years. He was a great friend and mentor. He always had a great story to tell. Those I miss. My prayers and thoughts to his family.
Aaron Thompson
January 7, 2013
thoughts & prayers. I worked with mike for 18 yrs.At Roadway.mike was a great coworker. He will be missed.
Ted Hyatt
January 7, 2013
Dear Autrey Family: Please accept our sincerest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved MICHAEL. Know that you are among many others who have suffered loss and grief. Experience your personal grief and path to healing. Cry, if you feel like crying, but don't shut out the peace available to you from Father God and Jesus The Christ. There is life for those who experience the loss of a loved one. We pray God's blessings upon each of you.
The Family of David Cargill
January 7, 2013
A beloved and caring uncle who was always there for me. Someone you could always depend on for guidance, strength and comfort. Someone that you could proudly look up to. You will be sorely missed.
Tony Autrey
January 6, 2013
Mike was a very loving person.I would always see him out in his yard and he would always help other's as needed. R.I.P. Mike.The family you left behind our in my prayers.
John/Mary Blunt
January 6, 2013
I'll miss you cous.
Alton S. "Duke" Trammell
January 5, 2013
A gentle giant of a man who was a friend to mankind. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. To the family, Mike will never be forgotten. His legacy of service will live on.
Gayle Danzy
January 5, 2013
You were a great man! A mentor,a friend and a star athelete. you will be missed. I love you man! my prayers and comfort go out to the family and friends of Mike,
Damon M Powell
Damon Powell
January 5, 2013
"Muffle the drums..." He was a great friend to me and my family ,I shall miss the gentle and caring man ,with a passion for life . T.I.G.........My friend. Dion Geier and family...
January 5, 2013
Joe and I didn`t know you,but from what I hear from your brother(Arvie),you were someone to be recognized,rest in peace my friend!!
Joe and Connie Ruppert
January 5, 2013
Our Prayers Are With You All At This Time Our Family Love Mike He Was A Great Person He Will Truely Be Missed My Us He Done So Manny Great Things For us He He Was The Was Always going great Things For My Mother Mary Rolland And Always Kept our Grass Cut When She Got Sick And Love Stephen Always Went To See Stephen When He Played Football He Was A Great Mentor to him My God Bless You All Mr And Mrs Hollis and Debbie Anderson Jr. And Dorette And Stephen Johnson And Quentin And Leroy Rolland SR.
January 5, 2013
Our condolances to the entire family and our love to the cousins. Rest in peace and blessings to all.
Victoria Sheegog
January 5, 2013
you were like a father to me growing up you will be truly missed. RIP Mr. Autrey God bless your family....
Krystel Barboza
January 5, 2013
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