MONROE A. AUTRY

AUTRY, MONROE A. 31 - of Mays Landing, passed away on Sunday night, September 5, 2010 unexpectedly. Monroe leaves behind his wife Guiliany A. Autry; one year old son Marcus A. Autry; stepson Julian T. Gray; mother Jeanette Haskin; father Gene Autry; sisters: Merie Helm and Twanna Autry; brothers: Jeff Bryson, Tony Jackson, Lawrence Autry, Dwayne Autry, and Keith Autry; uncle James Monroe III; grandmother Willette Monroe; stepbrother and sisters; and a host of nephews, cousins, his Marine Corp family, and his many, many friends. Monroe was predeceased by his step-father Richard Haskin and aunties Caren Hines and Linda Issac. Monroe was born on July 30, 1979 in Philadelphia, PA. He served for seven years in the U.S. Marine Corp and retired in 2006 with a rank of Sergeant. Monroe was employed as a Federal Corrections Officer in Fort Dix, NJ. Monroe was a caring, protective, wonderful man who always had a desire to help others. When Monroe was 14 years old, he saved a four year old boy who was drowning in freezing waters at Oakcrest Estates. From that young age he knew he wanted to help others. Monroe was loved by many and will be missed dearly. A viewing will be held on Saturday, 10 AM - 12 Noon, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be held at 12 Noon. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Marcus Autry Trust Fund, c/o Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330. (Info and condolences: www.boakesfuneralhome.com)

This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.