Arvie R. Autrey Jr.

Arvie R. Autrey Jr., 78, a life-long resident of Massillon, Ohio passed away on December 27, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1945, to the late Arvie and Ethel Autrey.

Arvie graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1963, where he played basketball. He was a big Massillon Tiger fan and Cleveland Browns fan. He enjoyed in his spare time, fishing, playing spades, lottery tickets, and spending time with his grandchildren. Arvie had a fun personality and a lecture for anyone who would sit down and listen. He loved western movies, and would listen to his music while watching. Arvie was a family man above all, he enjoyed hosting cookouts for the entire family.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Julia P. (Sylla) Autrey, Keith Autrey, Eugene (Butch) Autrey, Mike Autrey, and Ethyl (Peewee) Autrey; daughter, Berma Autrey, son, Tony Autrey; and grandmother, Julia Trammell.

Arvie is survived by his wife of 25 years, Barbara (Ruppert) Autrey; children, Shelisa ( Shaddrick) Stinson; Arvie R. Autrey, III; Jules Autrey; Christopher (Jenetta) Autrey; Jerrus (Jennifer) Ruppert; Demond (Dawn) Ruppert; daughter-in-law, Holli Autrey;and Julie Poling; granddaughters, Ericka (Myron) Parks, Shadrae, Shelise, Simone, O Shae', Larissa, Cheyenne, and Mila; grandsons, Myles, Devin, T.C., Jordan, Christian, Jerrus, James, Jordan, and Joey; great-granddaughters, Aleah, Nora, J'Ana, Jerra, Mila, Icy, Ivy, and Odette; great-grandsons, Ezio, M.J., Isaiah, Uri, Phoenix and Noah; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members and Deva, his beloved dog.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home with a Funeral Service immediately following at 7:00pm. A private burial service will be held at a later date.