James Aubrey Cain, 64, of Silsbee, Texas passed away Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on July 4, 1954 to the late Jeff Belus Cain and Melba Joyce Marshall Cain.
Known as Aubrey to friends and family, he began his racing career in Ohio before he even had a driver’s license. He continued to race throughout his life and became one of the best drivers in Southeast Texas. He made many friends through the different dirt tracks he raced at, and he cherished those times. He also loved his family and his special companions – Guennie, Dale, and Basil.
Those left to cherish Aubrey’s memory are his wife, Nenette Cain of Silsbee; his daughters, Lori Cain of Nederland, Jennifer “Jay” Cain of Stevens Point, WI, and Ashley Cain of Houston; his step-daughter, Hannah Mae Magarro of the Philippines; brother, Robert Arthur Cain of Beaumont; sister, Teresa Ann Lemke of Nederland; his grandson, Joseph; nieces, Tiffany Cain, Haley Terrell, and Holly Terrell; and his nephew, Ryan Terrell. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Special thanks to Annabelle Buffington, Nhel Halford, and Cresen Baguio for their support during his illness.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Friday, August 3, 2018.