More detail on this person: Robert "Bob" Autry,
Sr., 70, died July 24th 2012, peacefully at his
home in Ballwin, Missouri. He was born on October
17th, 1941, in Clayton, Missouri. He was the third
child to William Autry and Mary (Lewis) Autry.
Bob Autry married the love of his life, Connie
Arlene Flowers Autry, on February 29th, 1972, and
they had 40 wonderful years together. He is
survived by his wife Connie. He was a devoted
father to Robert "Bob" Dean Autry, Jr., Jennifer
Ann Autry Wyatt, Deana Leigh Autry McKelvie, and
William "Glenn" Autry. He was a dear brother to
Loraine, Eugene, Ron, Jim, Mary, Larry, and
Margie. He was the proud grandfather of ten
grandchildren: Trisha, Kristen, Amanda, Grayceson,
Michael, Jason, Amanda, Robert, Zoe, and
Veronica. He will also be greatly missed by his
puppy, Chloe.
Bob joined the United States Army on January
9,1967. He served in Vietnam from August 13,1968,
through July 22, 1969. He was an aviator and flew
helicopters. During his time of service to our
country, he was a flight commander and retired as
a highly decorated Major, earning the following
awards: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam
Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air
Medal, Purple Heart, Armed Forces Reserve Medal,
Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross,
Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star, and two
Overseas Service Bars.
Upon being honorably discharged, Bob owned and
operated the successful Autry Construction
Company. He was a Past Worshipful Master of the
Free Masons, Moolah Mounted Shriner, and Past
Exalted and Past District Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler of the Elks, lifetime member of the VFW, and
President of the Home Board of the American
Legion.
Bob Autry was successful in every task he
encountered. He was an adoring husband,
exceptional father and grandfather, and dedicated
brother. He was an inspiration to all who knew
him, and he will be greatly missed.
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