Johnnie Ray Autry Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 12, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Johnnie Ray Autry of Gastonia, North Carolina. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Johnnie Ray Autry to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Johnnie's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his son Johnny Ray Autry Jr.; his siblings, Junior Autry, Dennis Autry and Norma Jean Autry; and his mother Inez R. Autry.
He is survived by: his wife Wilma Autry; his brother Terry Autry (Kathy); his daughter Tammy Grimsley (Scott); his grandchildren, Joshua Phillips and Heather Whitlock (Alex); and his great grandchildren, Graci and Gabriel Whitlock.
