Chad Nicholas AuClair, age 45, of Roanoke, Texas passed unexpectedly on September 9, 2023. Chad was born on March 24, 1978, in Flint, Michigan, and was the son of Jeffrey Winkler AuClair and M. Shannon (Murphy) AuClair. Chad, early in his teens loved and had a passion for animals. He fostered and placed hundreds of canines. Chad worked several years as a barber in the community. He also owned "Nice Guys" landscaping in Houston. During his career, he supported strengthening law enforcement and God-given rights. Chad would "walk the line" for the love of an adventurous life. Chad is survived by wife Lori (Kilgore) AuClair; daughter, Gabrielle AuClair, (his pride and joy); sister, Christa Dugger, a niece, Lillian Dugger and nephew, Dylan Dugger. Chad is also survived by many great uncles, aunts and cousins. Chad had numerous friends, but his dearest, Michael and Lesley Cannon lived in Kokomo, IN, where he passed. A private burial service will take place in Westlake,Texas.Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Westlake Cemetery, 3101 J. T. Ottinger Road, Westlake, TX 76262. Services are under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Home of Irving, 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062. There are no gallery images. Graveside Service Tuesday, September 19, 2023 1:00 PM Westlake Cemetery 3101 J T Ottinger Road Westlake, TX 76262