Don Autrey

Donny (Don) Edward Autrey passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2022 with family. He was born to Woodrow and Cora Mae Autrey on August 16, 1934 in Argo, TX and spent his childhood, with his younger brother Bobby Gene, in Mt. Pleasant, San Diego, and Fort Worth.
A proud Marine, Don was discharged as a Sergeant in 1955 and married his childhood sweetheart Patsy Caroline Hall in 1956. Happily married for 59 years, they raised two children, Barton Kelly Autrey and Elizabeth Anne Autrey in Dallas, TX. Don graduated from Texas Tech in 1959. He was a born salesman and for 22 years his company serviced the fine dining industry. After retirement in 2000, Patsy and Don relocated to Tyler, TX where they reunited with many life long friends and became devoted members of the First Christian Church, who supported him when Patsy passed in 2016.
In June 2018, Don married his Sunday school classmate, Sandy Dasenbrock. Their marriage significantly enlarged Don's family circle and activities. They enjoyed traveling, dining out, and watching wildlife while sitting on their deck. Don also enjoyed playing golf, flying, and watching football.
Don is survived by his wife, Sandy, his son Bart Autrey (Amy), his daughter Elizabeth Autrey (Michael Adams), stepsons Mike Stroup (Lori) and Craig Stroup (Lesa), grandchildren Kelly Autrey and Ella Adams, step grandchildren Sarah Fuentes (Michael), Sean Stroup, Tygren Stroup, Lauren Stroup, and great granddaughter Elise Fuentes. Don is also survived by Sandy's stepchildren, Jace Dasenbrock (Nona) and family and Ann Leventovich (Walt) and family. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to First Christian Church, Tyler, TX or a charity of one's choosing.