User:Autry

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David L. Autry was born in Lexington TN to the parents of Rebecca A. and Roy G. Autry in 1952.

David attended Parsons Elementary School, Lexington City School and then graduated Lexington High School in 1970. He went on to attend Jackson Area Vocational School and Jackson State Community College where he studied Machine Shop, Drafting and Engineering.

He began working as a Tool & Die Apprentice for Century Electric Co. in 1970 and then on to Garner Tool & Die Co., Linden Metal Products Co., and Robbins Tool & Die Co. where he finished his five year state apprentice program as a Tool, Die and Mold Maker Journeyman. He later worked for King Tool & Die Co., Gould Electric Co. and B & D Tool Co. as both a Tool & Die Designer and Engineer.

In March of 1978, David started Lakeside Machine & Tool Co. Later that same year in August, he and two partners started Trico Tool & Die Co. Both businesses are still in operation today.

In 1980, David started H & A Ranch, a unique venture that raised exotic animals, such as cougars, leopards, lynx, wolves, zebra and too many more species to mention, for both the pet and movie industry.

In the mid 80's, with one partner, S & A Trucking Co. was started, hauling freight all over the continental U.S.

Today in 2006, David and his wife Pam and their four sons, Wesley, Brandon, Alex and Caleb still owns and manages Lakeside Machine & Tool Co., A Cut Above Hair Salon and H & A Ranch where they have a herd of about 200 Elk and Bison that is raised for breeding stock and meat.

phone: #731-845-5671 email: lmtdla@netzero.com web-site: www.AutryFarms.com address: 411 Redbud Lake Rd. Lexington, TN 38351