Jack Wesley Auton

Lenoir – Mr. Jack Wesley Auton, age 66, of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his home.Born March 12, 1948 in Watauga County, Jack was a son of the late Thomas Glenn and Grace Bradshaw Auton. Jack’s family will remember him as a hard working and loving man.He had worked as a mechanic for Tom Brooks Chevrolet and in later years for himself. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jerry Glenn Auton and James David Auton; a sister Mary Sue (Kathleen) Auton Taylor; a half-sister, Georgie Winkler Lewis and a grandson, Codie Clark. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mary WilliamsHowell Auton; one son, Jack Thomas Auton; 3 daughters, Shannon Mathis, Kelly Philyaw, Misty Auton; 2 brothers, Howard Thomas Auton; Douglas Ray Auton and wife Mary and sister, Louise Auton Johnson and husband Duane.He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held 3:00 PM Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service with Reverend Tim Suter officiating.Burial will follow in the Auton Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM, one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials be made to help offset final expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the Auton Family at http://www.evansfuneralservice.com/ Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Auton Family.