Delbert Autry

Delbert was born in Holly Ridge, NC son to the late John and Elizabeth Autry. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth Autry.

Delbert was a mechanic in the United States Air Force until his retirement at the rank of MSGT. He enjoyed working on mechanical things and had many accomplishments in his life including being a deacon at his church, New Hope Presbyterian Church as well as being co- owner and operator with his wife at 421 Ceramics and Autry’s 66 but what he most valued was his family and friends.

Delbert is survived by his sons: Delbert Ray (Sandy), Ronald Dean (Penne), Charles Duane (Robin), Kenneth Lee (Deanna), and Carl Eugene (Caroline); grandchildren: Angela, Michelle, Shiloh, Brandon, Jason, Stephanie, Courtney and Benjamin; great grandchildren: Hayze, Drexel, Chloe, Hailey, Logan, Kiernan, Auriella, Vincent, Lance, Emma, Spencer, Cayden and Lille.

Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Chapel with Interment and full Military Honors to follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church or Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department.

Loved by many, missed by All.

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com