Ronald Ray "Ron" Autrey

Charlotte - Ronald Ray Ron Autrey, 62, of 6838 Oldecastle Court went to be with his Lord Sunday, April 16, 2006 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte following an extended illness. A native of Buncombe County and a resident of Mecklenburg County since 1986. He was a son of the late Ray James and Leatha Messer Autrey and was also preceded in death by his brother, Alan Autrey and sister, Barbara Shook. Mr. Autrey was a Lighting Designer and a former member and Past President of Illuminating Engineering Society. He was a member of United Faith Assembly of God in Charlotte where he had been active in the Nursing Home Ministry and where he loved sharing Gods message through music. Surviving are his wife, Sheryl Autrey of the home; son, Michael Ray Autrey and wife, Edwina of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Susan McCoy and husband, Jerry of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Chelsea Autrey, Felix Altamirano, Nathan and Patrick McCoy; brother in law, Ned Shook of Asheville; niece, Cheryl Wood and husband, Wade of Asheville; great nephews, Aubrey, Casey, Bailey and Carey. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Brown officiating.. Burial will be in Pisgah View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006 at United Faith Assembly of God, Charlotte. Memorials may be made to United Faith Assembly of God, 8617 Providence Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277.