Emerson Howard (Sonny) Autrey, 74, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Marion, NC but spent the majority of his life in Yancey County (Busick).
Sonny heroically served our country in the Vietnam War. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Howard and Ada Belle Autrey; his beloved wife of 42 years, Jewell Autrey, whom he ran the Mount Mitchell View Restaurant with; his son, Clayton (Clay) Autrey; granddaughter, Annabel Autrey and niece Alex Nicole Effler.
He is survived by his son; Clint Autrey and wife, Rebecca, of Swannanoa, NC; grandsons: Emerson, Wyatt, and Tucker Autrey, also of Swannanoa; brother, Tommy Autrey and wife, Linda, of Woodland, WA; brother-in-law, William Effler (Girlie); nephews: Tony and David Autrey and Troy Effler and former daughter-in-law, Lauren Buchanan Autrey.
His request of having no services will be honored by his family. Arrangements are in the care of Yancey Funeral Services.
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