George Aubry Jr

Col. (USAF Retired) George “Dude” Aubry, Jr., 93, of Fort Worth, TX, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017. Dude was born on September 17, 1924 in Toledo, OH. He graduated from Woodward High School before enlisting in the Army during World War II. Where he served as a cryptographer and paratrooper, as part of the 503rd Regimental Combat Team in the South Pacific. He was proud to have participated in the liberating jump on Corregidor Island in 1945, before being discharged in 1946.

Dude had a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. In 1949 he made that dream a reality by enlisting in the Air Force, going through pilot training and graduating as a jet fighter pilot. This led to a thirty-year career in the Air Force where he served tours and flew missions in England, Vietnam, Thailand and Turkey. He had over 6,000 flying hours, most of which were in jets. His favorite, of all, was flying the F-4. He retired as a full Colonel in 1975.

The only thing Dude loved more than flying was his family and friends. He married, Patricia Strano, of Toledo, OH on December 30,1950. Together, they had four sons and two daughters. He was a devoted Catholic, enjoyed traveling, cooking and entertaining family and friends. He was known for his quick wit and cheeky grin.

Dude was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen, and sons Robert and Frank. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Pat, son Jon (Sharon) Aubry, son Thomas Aubry, daughter, Jan (Tommy) Slate; grandchildren, Nicole Aubry, Danielle Aubry, Matthew (Amanda) Aubry, Brittany (Allin) Crawford, Mikey Aubry, Grant Slate, Reed Slate and Tony (Becky) Bond; and great grandsons Aiden and Kaleb Crawford.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to his loving caregivers at James L. West and Community Hospice.

Interment service will be at 3:00 on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, James L. West Alzheimer’s Center or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of NEPTUNE SOCIETY - Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX.