Rickey Auton

Rickey Auton, 56, of Morganton, NC died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 28, 2016 as the result of an automobile accident.  Born in Burke County, NC on April 22, 1960, he was the son of the late William Kenneth Auton and Eva Jeanette Huffman Auton.  Rickey attended Covenant Baptist Church and worked at Drexel Furniture for over 20 years.  He was a Duke fan and avid sports fan, especially of basketball, racing, and baseball.  Rickey enjoyed taking trips to the mountains.

Mr. Auton is survived by his daughters, Lauren Auton of Leland, NC and Lindsey Auton of Morganton; a brother, Donald Auton of Morganton; a sister, Shelia Johnson and her husband, Ralph, of Morganton;  and nephews and nieces, Matthew Auton, Adam Auton, and Tosha Beck.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center.  The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, September 2 in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. David Bean and the Rev. Mike Chandler officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  At other times the family will be at the residence on W.A. Harris Road in Morganton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or to Sossoman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680 to assist with funeral expenses.