Aubrey Ray Weldon, age 97, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away early Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2019 at the Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro, Texas, with Elder Ron Smith officiating. Military Graveside Rites will follow conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard. Aubrey was born April 3, 1922 in Altus, Oklahoma, the son of William and Zana (Mohundro) Weldon. He attended schools in Bristol and Ennis, Texas. On November 13, 1948 he was united in marriage to Ruth Daatz in Rockwall County, Texas. Ruth preceded him in death on April 16, 1986. He was baptized into the Lutheran Faith in 1952 and was presently attending the Pasadena Cowboy Church. Aubrey proudly served his country as a Senior Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Theaters, where his plane was shot down and he was taken as a prisoner of war for 17 months. After being honorably discharged in 1962 he began his career as a fire chief for the National Air and Space Administration in Houston. Following his retirement from NASA, he worked as a security guard for many Houston area businesses. Aubrey enjoyed country music and attending the Grand Ole Opry and the Alvin Opry. He was also known for writing his own country music and has several songs registered in the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. He knew many country music artists and was also friends with many former astronauts and their families. Aubrey was also preceded in death by his parents, William and Zana Weldon; brothers, James F. Weldon, James B. "JB" Weldon, Troy Weldon, William "Bill" Weldon, and Earl Weldon; and sisters, Dorothy Brock and Audrey Weldon. Survivors include many nieces and nephews, over 50 great nieces and nephews, over 50 great great nieces and nephews, over 40 great great great nieces and nephews, and a great great great great nephew. He will also be missed by his numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
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