Autrey Lee Shiflet

Autrey Lee Shiflet, 56, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010. He was a 1972 graduate of PNG and a member of the Church of Christ. He retired from Total Refinery with 30 years of service. Autrey was the beloved son of Tressie and Ralph Shiflet. Autrey was well known for his hunting, fishing and sense of humor. His favorite book was" Old Man of The Sea", movie was "Paint Your Wagon" and he loved "Big Band" and good country music. Autrey's home was a gathering place for friends and Cowboy fans. Autrey is survived by his children, Tara Marie Shiflet and Troy Lee Shiflet; grandson, Allen Lee Shiflet; sister, Ellen and her husband, Lee Strickland; nieces, Tressie Nichols and Leslee Nicole. His grand-nephews and niece are Zane , Autrey, Harrison and Abby. Mother of his children, Cindy Welch Burke and her parents, Wimpy and Elsie Welch; Allen's mother, Angie Reynolds. Last but not least were the cats Toby, Gaby and Callie, Diamond the dog, and Hank the fish. Visitation will be Friday, October 1st at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2nd at Levingston Chapel followed by burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Due to Autrey's great love for animals, gifts in his name to the Humane Society of Beaumont (409)833-0504) will be appreciated.