Aubrey Dale Lofton Sr.

August 22, 1928 - January 14, 2016

Lyford, Texas Aubrey Dale Lofton, Sr. 87 of Lyford, TX, entered into rest Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Sonshine Terrace, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on August 22, 1928 in Lyford, TX, son of John Richard and Ida Nell (Gillit) Lofton. He spent most of his life in Lyford and Harlingen, TX, although he did reside for several years in Arizona. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a principal and elementary school, middle school, and special education teacher for many years. Dale is preceded in death by his wife Audys Lucille Lofton; sons, Alan and Andrew Lofton; grandson, Jared Lofton. Dale is survived by his granddaughter, who he raised as his own daughter, Robin L. Robson of Phoenix, AZ; sons, Aubrey Dale Lofton, Jr. and Arthur Lofton both of Harlingen, TX; brother, Jim Lofton of Nogales, AZ; grandchildren, Shannon Lofton, Shelley L. Dent, Steven Lofton, and Calvin Lofton; and many friends and relatives. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Duddlesten Funeral Home in Raymondville, TX. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 390 at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Lyford Evergreen Cemetery, Lyford, Texas. The family wishes to thank Sonshine Terrace for the loving care Dale received during his last years. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Duddlesten Funeral Home, 604 W.Hidalgo, Raymondville, Texas.