Neal Autrey

Neal Autrey passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2021, at the age of 85, and went home to the loving arms of our Lord.Neal was born November 17, 1935 in Athens, Alabama to Earl Milford Autrey and Elsie May Ward-Autrey.Neal had 3 children with his first wife Bonnie (Autrey) Phipps, Teresa Starr Bishop (Skeates), Ellen Gail Wilson (Garry), Roger Neal Autrey (Karla), and 2 daughters Laurie Ann Luna (Randy), and Michele Lee Clark (Eric) with his loving wife of 35 years, Patricia Autrey.He worked for Blue Seal Linen/Angelica for 42 dedicated years, retiring as Chief Maintenance Engineer.Neal loved fishing, hunting, his many dogs and cats, having coffee with the Liars Club at the Donut Hole, and previously, being the unofficial Mayor of the Mall, gathering daily with a group of friends at the mall.Neal is preceded in death by his parents, 14 brothers, 3 sisters, and survived by his wife Patricia, 5 children, 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, brother George Autrey, Aunt Maxine George, daughter in law Robbin Autrey, and a special “6th Cousin” Neil Autrey, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.Neal never met a stranger, he loved everyone deeply, and could talk to anyone. Join us in saying goodbye to the cowboy.Memorial services will be held on Saturday June 5, 2021, 11:00 am, at Robert Road Baptist Church  5100 N. Robert Road Prescott Valley, AZ 86312