James Aubrey Frey

James Aubrey "Chick" Frey, a native son of Shreveport, passed away peacefully Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Northwest Louisiana Veteran's Home after a sudden illness. He is preceded in death by his second wife of forty-four years Patricia; first wife of fifteen years Betty; father, William; mother, Vera Virginia; sisters, Willie Bee and Vera Lee; and brothers Bobby and Boyd Wilson. He is survived by his children, Debra and spouse Charles, Sue and spouse Kent, and James and spouse Rodgita. He is also survived by grandchildren, Candice, Shelly, Molly, Pamela, Melissa, James, Johnathan, Kimberly, Michael, and Leondra; great-grandchildren, Kendyl, Camryn, Bridgett, Trey, Jessica, Grace, Amy, Shawn, and Clayton; his sister, Billie; and a host of friends. Born in 1929, he attended Byrd High School but was forced to quit in order to help support his family. At the age of sixteen, he lied to his recruiter and enlisted in the United States Marines. He served at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC where he flew F-4 Corsairs to ensure they were operational before being sent back to the fleet. When his 2-year enlistment was up, he celebrated with his friends with a night out on the town. When he woke up the next morning, he discovered that he had enlisted in the United States Navy as a Machinist's Mate. He served in San Diego, CA on the USS Sperry for 2 years. In his younger days, James was a well-known billiards player and bowler, as well as an avid fisherman. He was also the luckiest poker player you ever met, a source of considerable anger and admiration from his friends. Pallbearers will be James Frey, Johnathan Frey, Bubba Morris, Trey Morris, Brian Miller, and Shawn Payne. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Rose-Neath Southside. Funeral services will be held at Rose-Neath Southside at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 with burial following at Centuries Memorial Park. The family wishes to express special gratitude to the caring staff at the Northwest Louisiana Veteran's Home.