The funeral service will be held on 4 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Fisk Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m.at Fisk Memorial Chapel. A private Interment Service will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Dr. Autry was born in Humboldt, TN on April 9, 1965 and raised in Milan, TN. After graduating from Jackson Christian School, he earned the Bachelor of Science from Lipscomb University, the Master of Arts from Middle Tennessee State University, and the Doctor of Musical Arts from University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Autry has served on faculty at Fisk University since 2000, most recently serving as Music Discipline Coordinator. He has held a robust career in piano performance and music mentorship, participating and leading numerous organizations in music.
Dr. Autry is survived by his loving partner, Nestor Figueroa, father Max Autry, brother Charles Autry, cousin Linda Gibson, niece Tracy, nephews Chad and Brent, great nieces Lilly and Adelade, and other family and friends.
Dr. Autry is preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Mayo Autry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the music program at Fisk University’s Department of Arts and Languages.
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