Mr. Joseph Glenn Autry

December 9, 1969 - June 11, 2021

Joseph Glenn Autry, 51, of Statham, entered the everlasting rest of his Savior’s embrace on June 11, 2021. He was born in Winder on December 9, 1969, the last of Frank Autry Jr. and Sara Lee Bagwell Autry’s nine children. He was known for his strong sense of humor and his passion for fixing all types of vehicles. Throughout his life, he was a master mechanic and a highly skilled heavy equipment operator. Surviving are three children, Timothy Glenn Autry, of Luthersville; Joseph Austin Autry, of Winder; and Cynthia Juanita Autry, of Pensacola, FL; and grandchildren Tatum Grace Autry, Taylee Gabriel Autry, Trinity Gail Autry of Luthersville, and Eleanor Faith Autry and Kylie Ann Knight of Winder; siblings Paul David Autry of Cedar Point, N.C., Ralph Autry of Statesboro, Rosa Lee Hamrick of Statham, Gail Allred of Auburn, Connie Autry, Frank Autry III, and Brenda Steele all of Statham; and his partners in life Kandy Ann Hand of Statham and Julia Juanita Autry of Winder. He is preceded by both parents as well as siblings Nancy Carolyn Autry and Dale Autry Willoughby. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service: Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Chaplain Garry Crawford officiating. Internment was held in the Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Commerce. Pallbearers were Timothy Autry, Austin Autry, Christopher B. Epps, Chris Epps, Joe Autry, Andy Autry, Terry Autry, and Travis Nelson.