"Aubrey" James A. Carver

October 31, 1939 - March 25, 2021

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Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 232-6733 |

James Aubrey Carver, 81, beloved husband of Melody Carver, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late James and Opal Dykes Carver. Aubrey attended Parker High School and worked for Michelin for 23 years in the automotive industry. After retiring and moving to Dothan, Alabama, Aubrey resumed working and retired for the second time from Alabama Electric.

Mr. Carver was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama, where he served as a Deacon and volunteered many hours in service to the church and its parishioners.

Aubrey was a "joiner" who passionately served in several organizations to be of service to others. He was a past member of the Lion's Club of Greenville, a life member of Brandon Masonic Lodge #279, and a member of Hejaz Shriners of Greenville and Alcazar Shriners, Valley of Dothan Scottish Rite as a 32nd degree KCCH, who volunteered countless hours as a 'Road Runner' providing transportation for children in Alabama and Florida panhandle in need of treatment at the Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children. Aubrey also volunteered as a Fire Fighter in Greenville. During his leisure time, Aubrey was happiest outdoors and enjoyed music, gardening, hunting, and fishing.

In addition to his wife, he leaves two children, Donna Carver and her wife, Beth Rusch, of Greenville and Steve Carver of Greenville; three grandchildren, Ashley Navarro, Nick Navarro, Dalton Carver; three sisters, Judy (Carl) Van Natta, Mona Perella, and Sherrell Carver; a brother, Mike (Marie) Carver; and many nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Greenville at 950 W Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 .

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Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 232-6733 | Map

James Aubrey Carver, 81, beloved husband of Melody Carver, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late James and Opal Dykes Carver. Aubrey attended Parker High School and worked for Michelin for 23 years in the automotive industry. After retiring and moving to Dothan, Alabama, AubreyContinue Reading

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Aubrey was a friend and fellow employee at Michelin. We worked and traveled together for 20 years. We worked well together and had fun in spite of obstacles. He liked to laugh, eat and share stories. I will miss him.
Tony Sesny
April 3, 2021 God bless him and family

We were so sad to hear the news of Aubrey's passing. Melody, Donna and Steve, we will always remember his kindness and friendliness as our neighbor for many years in Timbrook/Powdersville and we wish you all the best in the future. John & Suzanne Parker

Aubrey was my brother-in-law always very kind and good to me as well as protective. He was a joy to be around always laughing and wanting to go places to enjoy for a day. I do and will miss him forever. My sister Melody (Ruth) Carver I can only imagine the pain you are going through. I see and hear you grieving. I pray God will give you peace. Hold on it won’t be long till we will be together again. Love to My sister Melody, Donna and Steve. May my brother R. I. P. YOUR SISTER-In-Law Lois Wilson Dillingham

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