We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. James Dean Autry, 63, of 1832 Butler Rd., Salemburg, on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Mr. James leaves to cherish his memories, his wife- Linda; daughters- Jessica Autry Eustache (Bryan) of New York and Brittany Ray (Thomas) of Pfafftown; treasured granddaughters- Olivia and Alina Ray, also of Pfafftown; father-in-law- Everette Dawson, Jr. of Autryville; aunts:- Pauline Brown and Mary Williams, of Salemburg, Lydia Gibson (John) and Patricia Williams (Ray), of Autryville and Ammie Butler of Fayetteville; uncles- Elliot Autry, Kenneth Autry, Millard Autry, R. C. Williams, all of Autryville, and Alfred Autry of Fayetteville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held at Dafford Funeral Home- Dunn, Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 2PM-6PM. Family will be present from 5PM-6PM.

Celebration of Life will be held at Elizabeth MBC, Autryville, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 @ 1PM, following the guidelines of the church for entrance and capacity.

Interment will follow in the Elizabeth MBC Cemetery, Autryville.