Twenty-one-year-old John Michael Aulds died in a tragic car accident on Friday.
The University of Mississippi student was driving home to Archer City after completing his junior year when the crash occurred.
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No official accident reports could be found online stating how or where the accident occurred. It is not known whether there were other vehicles involved or if other people were injured.
However, Aulds’ family shared their fondest memories of their loved one over the weekend.
The family said their strength and close bonds were helping them to handle the tragedy.
Cousin Ryan Laudermill said Aulds stole the spotlight when he walked into a room.
Sister Abby Aulds said he helped her to transition into college while girlfriend Courtney Zeidner said they had the best relationship and never fought.
Aulds’ friend Hayden Parker noted that the young accident victim wanted to work in finance. He said he planned to make as much money as possible and then begin buying and selling houses.
Aulds’ relatives and friends said he was entrepreneurial from the age of 12 when he started a lawn care and firewood company called Dirty Mike and The Boys.
Laudermill said it was amazing to watch him follow his dreams and become more focused.
Another sister, Alex Aulds, said her brother was everyone’s biggest supporter.
The beloved young man’s life was set to be celebrated on Wednesday morning at the First Baptist Church in Archer City.
The family said it hoped to always remember his selflessness, drive and undying love.
If information is published about how the crash occurred, the details will be provided in subsequent accident reports.
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