More detail on this person: William Allen
"Bill" Autrey passed away at his home on July 12,
2015.
He was born in Shawnee on Nov. 19, 1948. His
father, W.F. Autrey, was also born Nov. 19, in
1920. His mother, Ruthie Faye (Burnett) Autrey,
passed away in 2014 and his father in 1960.
Bill flew combat missions during the Vietnam
Conflict, from Vietnam and Thailand. He also
served after the war in Korea. He retired from the
U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer, Instructor
Pilot, flying the "Huey" helicopter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his
sister: Melinda Jane Calvert, and his son, William
Lewis Autrey.
He is survived by his daughter: Janelle Coleman,
and granddaughter: Meghan Coleman. He is also
survived by his brother: Mark Autrey, and niece
Julia Shankle, and nephew Ted Shankle and wife
Christine. Also grandnephew Tristan Shankle. Other
survivors include Aunt Dorothy Hopkins, and many
cousins.
His last year of life was happily spent with is
cousins, Jim and Jerry Herron, watching birds and
golfers from their home in Shawnee.
Bill was a very generous and unselfish man. He was
a hero to his brother. His family is very saddened
with his unexpected passing. No services are
planned.
The family asks that memorials be made to the
Veterans Associations of your choice
This information was last updated 10/31/2016
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