Mr. Denardo Elreese Autery was  born on July 8, 1971 to Elreese and Robbie Autery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

He was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.

Denardo’s trust in the Lord led him to be a strong and determined man. His faith and determination were the driving forces that led to his admission to and graduation from Winston-Salem State University where he earned a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice.

Denardo was a former employee of Walmart and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

His earthly duties and a divine season of life came to an end on Monday, August 26, 2013 when Denardo answered God’s call to “come home” from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Those persons who survive him and who will forever cherish fond memories of Denardo include his devoted partner and friend of 18 years, Jerome Griffin; his mother, Robbie (Michael) Gear; his father, Elreese (Thess) Autery; two sisters, Meaka (James) Scott and Sharon Mitchell; a brother,Johnathan Autery; three uncles: Sylvester (Ruby) Bitting, Leon (Peggy) Autery and Ronald Sanders; three aunts: Crystal Sanders, Barbara Moore and Jean (Mack) Giles; a special good friend, Laticia Harris, High Point, NC; a host of nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends beginning at 2:15 PM in the Chapel.

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