More detail on this person: Robert "Bob" Autry, Sr., 70, died July 24th 2012, peacefully at his
home in Ballwin, Missouri. He was born on October 17th, 1941, in Clayton, Missouri. He was the third
child to William Autry and Mary (Lewis) Autry.
Bob Autry married the love of his life, Connie Arlene Flowers Autry, on February 29th, 1972, and
they had 40 wonderful years together. He is survived by his wife Connie. He was a devoted father to
Robert "Bob" Dean Autry, Jr., Jennifer Ann Autry Wyatt, Deana Leigh Autry McKelvie, and William
"Glenn" Autry. He was a dear brother to Loraine, Eugene, Ron, Jim, Mary, Larry, and Margie. He was
the proud grandfather of ten grandchildren: Trisha, Kristen, Amanda, Grayceson, Michael, Jason,
Amanda, Robert, Zoe, and Veronica. He will also be greatly missed by his puppy, Chloe.
Bob joined the United States Army on January 9,1967. He served in Vietnam from August 13,1968,
through July 22, 1969. He was an aviator and flew helicopters. During his time of service to our
country, he was a flight commander and retired as a highly decorated Major, earning the following
awards: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal,
Purple Heart, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Cross of
Gallantry with Gold Star, and two Overseas Service Bars.
Upon being honorably discharged, Bob owned and operated the successful Autry Construction
Company. He was a Past Worshipful Master of the Free Masons, Moolah Mounted Shriner, and Past
Exalted and Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, lifetime member of the VFW, and
President of the Home Board of the American Legion.
Bob Autry was successful in every task he encountered. He was an adoring husband, exceptional father
and grandfather, and dedicated brother. He was an inspiration to all who knew him, and he will be
greatly missed.
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