John Edward Aubrey, "James", was born on March 4, 1949 to the parents of John Aubrey and Perlene Aubrey in Emerson, Arkansas. He attended McMitchell High School in Emerson, Arkansas. He pledged his membership to New Faith Missionary Baptist Church and later joined Grace and Mercy Baptist both under the leadership of Freddy L. Aubrey. He retired from the City of Dallas as a mechanic.

He met Gwenda Sharp and on June 15, 1972 they got married and to this union one child was born. John was a hard working man. He loved his family and would help anyone who needed help. He also loved playing dominoes with Doris "Pee Wee" Brown. He didn't like to lose but he was always let her win so she could go home.

John was preceded in death by his parents: John and Perlene Aubrey, (3) sisters: Alice McCoy, Mary Lee Aubrey and Sheryl Sanford.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories wife of 53 years Gwenda Aubrey; (1) son Jamie Aubrey; (1) grandson Chance Aubrey; (5) great grandchildren: Chayse Aubrey, Kimoni Aubrey, Chance Aubrey Jr., Casey Aubrey and Cardell Aubrey; (11) siblings: Glenda McDowell-Aubrey, Sherrie Aubrey, Darnell Aubrey, Ronald Wayne Bodley, Linda Pendergrass, Linda Sanford, Penny Sanford, Terry Sanford, Tommie Sanford, Ronnie Sanford and Michael Sanford along with a host of other family and dear friends.