Arthur “Wayne” Aaron of New Buffalo, Mich. died at his home surrounded by
his loving family on Thursday, March 31, 2011. He was 68.
Wayne was born May 3, 1942 in Jasper, Ala. to Mitchel James and Sylvia Jane
(Watson) Aaron. On May 5, 1973 in Michigan City, he married Leah Ann
Forrest. Wayne was a truck driver having worked with Quality Carriers of
Ludington, Mich. for the past 20 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman,
and he loved people and knew no strangers. Wayne’s greatest love was for his
wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Leah; sons, Shane Edward (wife Carrie Lee) Aaron
of Knox, and Jerry Martin (Brenda) Aaron of Chesterton; grandchildren Kara
Jean Aaron and Kameron Wayne Aaron; brothers Edward (Lynn) Aaron of
Chesterton and Larry (Pam) Aaron of South Bend; a sister, Patricia (husband
Jim) Powell of Valparaiso; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Lee
Forrest and Eugene Forrest.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents Mitchel and Sylvia Aaron; a
brother, Martin; and a sister, Francis.
A Celebration of Life Service was held today, Monday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at
Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, with Rev. Damien Lake officiating.
Visitation was held on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice At Home of St. Joseph, Mich. Friends wishing to leave
a message may do so at
www.sommerfeldchapel.com
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Posted 4/4/2011