Aubrey Randolph Cruse III

Aubrey was born in Baytown, Texas to his father Aubrey R. Cruse Jr. and Cleao D. Moore. He married his everything, Judith Ann Morris, on July 26, 1958 in Pasadena, Texas.

Aubrey was a graduate of the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Also, he attended Pasadena High School and graduated in the Class of 1958 where he played cornet in the band. His sister Linda and Judith’s sister Cheryl had introduced them, set them up, they dated, went to the Prom, and married that summer.

Aubrey was employed and retired from Champion Paper/Simpson Paper/Pasadena Paper Company located in Pasadena. He was a faithful employee and sacrificed many extra hours to provide for his family and help keep the mill running.

One of his greatest joys was attending grandchildren’s sporting events. Later it was seeing great-grandchildren pictures and videos.

Aubrey was very close to his parents, siblings, cousins, and extended family.

His hobbies included classical music, photography, oil painting, billiards, being a foodie, reading, and learning something new. He considered himself an introvert as he would often say. However, his focus was being with and caring for his wife.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years to Judith Ann Morris Cruse. Also, survived by three sons: Aubrey Cruse IV and wife Lisa Keener, Mark Cruse and wife Donna Chain and Steven Cruse and wife D’Nita Mitchell. Also, proxy children Stephen and Wanda Hart. Grandchildren: Gregory Cruse and wife Brittney Bussell, Kristin Cruse Hawkins and husband Caleb, Joseph Cruse, Jacob Cruse and wife Taylor Hunsley, and Joshua Cruse. Great-grandchildren: Katherine Cruse, Juliette Cruse, Hannah Hawkins, Jordan Hawkins, Jaxon Cruse, and Jayden Cruse. Brother William (Bill) Cruse and sister Linda Cruse Conard and husband Glenn. Sister in Laws: Cheryl Morris Culifer and husband Chris, and Sandy Morris Cathcart and husband Paul.

He is preceded in death by his parents Aubrey Cruse Jr. and Cleao Moore. In-laws: James (Billie) Morris and wife Kathleen, and Wanda Worth Sechrist and husband Norris. Sister-in-laws Darlene Baxter Cruse, Kitty Morris Kyle and husband Jim.

Visitation will be held at Grand View Funeral Home in the Yellow Rose Chapel, located at 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505, on October 4, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Celebration of Aubrey's Life will begin at 11:00 am.