Jess "J.C." Clarence Autry, Jr, passed away Wednesday evening, September 11, 2019, in Wichita Falls. He was 90.

J.C. was born September 23, 1928 in Foard City, Texas, to Jess Clarence and Ella (Bryant) Autry. He was a graduate of Crowell High School. Jess married Dorothy Mae Thompson on October 29, 1949 in Crowell.  She preceded him in death on December 24, 2014.

He was a longtime member of the Men's Bible Class; a member of the First United Methodist Church; and the Crowell Cemetery Association. He also assisted in maintaining the Foard City Cemetery. J.C. was the 1996 Foard County Soil and Water Conservation District Farmer of the Year, and the 2012 Volunteer of the Year for the Crowell Chamber of Commerce.

Survivors include his daughter, Susan Haynie and husband Joe of Crowell; a grandson, Justin Haynie and wife Amber of Crowell; a granddaughter, Crystal Briggs and husband Josh of Archer City; and great grandchildren, Christopher, Kade, Kennedy, Tyler, Dylan, and Lane.

J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, Jess & Ella Autry; infant twin granddaughters, Jessica and Jody Haynie in April 1983; a son, Jess Clarence "Trey" Autry, III on January 12, 1992; and wife, Dorothy Mae Autry.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Crowell Cemetery Association. Online condolences may be posted at www.womackmanard.com.