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Bobby Auten Obituary
A native of Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late John David and Virginia Pauline Pryor Auten.
Mr. Auten retired from Lubrizol Corporation in Gastonia.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Auten and wife, Bobbie of Belmont; daughter, Teresa Faile and husband, Barry of Dallas; grandchildren, Melissa Hogsed, Andrew Faile, Whitney Auten, Jonathan Auten; and great granddaughter, Savannah Faile.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Juanita "Rita" Auten.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Carothers Funeral Home Chapel in Stanley with the Rev. Ron Watts officiating.
Burial will follow at Hillcrest Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Carothers Funeral Home in Stanley.
Condolences may be made online at www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com.
Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley is serving the Auten family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Auten
4 Entries
August 2, 2011
Wayne and
Teresa I am sorry to hear about your dad. It has been a while since we have spoke but your family is in my prayers. Please call me at 704-263-1553. love you all Cindy Messer (Martin)
Debbie & Charlie Baker
August 2, 2011
Charlie and I are so sorry for your loss.
We will miss Bobby, we were friends and neighbors for many years.
You and your family are in our thoughts, and prayers.
August 2, 2011
We are so sorry for you loss , Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
The Rayburns
Linda t. Bell Edwards
August 1, 2011
Wayne and Teresa , I cannot tell you how much I hated to hear about your Dad and Mom . My husband ,Pete, saw it in the obit , and he had heard me talk about a Bobby Auten . I did not know Rita had died before him . My heart and prayers are with you. We all had a lot of good times together. Me,Larry,Von,Gary,Rita,Bobby,and many more plus all you kids . Love you both very much. I am sure you still have fond memories of those times, they can help at a time like this.
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