David Columbus Auton

David Columbus Auton, age 78, left this life on Sunday, November 17, 2024, for a closer walk with Jesus. David was born on March 18, 1946, as the first born of John Auton and Magdalene Crawford Auton in Durham County. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Magdalene; brother, John Jr.; sister, Jackie Auton Ayscue. David has always loved working in the garden, hunting, fishing, racing go carts, being a mechanic and cooking. There was nothing he could not fix. HE always lifted a helping hand to others. He attended Clayton High School and worked until he retired at Billings & Garrett in Raleigh, NC in 2015. He loved and enjoyed being a mechanic for over 50 years. When it came to gardening, there was not a vegetable that he could not grow. When David was not working, he loved making memories with his family on his pontoon boat on the lake. He loved sharing recipes and cooking with his beloved wife, Jackie. David loved walking and spending time with his beloved companions, Bishop, Eunice and Pepsi. On 11/20/2024, Pepsi crossed the rainbow bridge to join David on his heavenly walks.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in the West Clayton Church of God. The family will receive friends at other times at the Auton Home.
David is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jackie Bryant Auton; sons, Chris Auton, Doug Auton and wife Brenda, all of Selma, David Sorrell, Sr. and wife Holly of Sims, Johnathan Auton of Clayton, Justin Bryant Auton of the home, Sherrill Bryant of Garner, and Jason Baker of Raleigh; brothers, Jerry Auton and wife Susan of Clayton, Danny Auton and wife Bettie of Selma, and Rodney Auton and wife Phylis of Clayton; sister, Mary Auton of Garner; brothers-in-law, Johnnie Bryant of Princeton, Walter Bryant of Clayton and Jarvis Bryant of Roper; grandchildren, Catherine Brown and husband Joe, Charles Auton and wife Brandi, Sarah Auton, Matthew Auton, Jacob Auton, Nicholas Nowlin, Jason Baker, Jr., Silas Cliffton, David Sorrell, Jr., Hayley Sorrell, Kayla Eakes, Brantley Sorrell, Kinsley Eakes and Paisley Sorrell, Lanely Whitaker and Ashley Eason; and great grandchildren, Chandler Brown, Jackson Auton, and Adalynn Auton; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, great great-nieces and great great-nephews; and special friends, Kenny Mitchell and wife Louise, Debbie and Samantha Johnson and Marissa Freda, as well as Sandy and Ricky Benson, and Paula Harrison.
The family of the late David C. Auton wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to all for the numerous acts of love, sympathy and prayers extended to them during the loss of their loved one. May God continue to bless each one of you!
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for contributions to be made to West Clayton Church of God Samaritan Shelf.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at parrishfh.com.