Billy Hugh Aaron

Billy Hugh passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 17, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on July 26, 1939 with his twin sister, to John and Nora Aaron of Bremen, Alabama

Billy Hugh worked many years in road construction and in the strip mines as a master diesel mechanic. He gardened, farmed and raised cattle for almost his entire life.

He was a very active member in his church, Williams Chapel Methodist Church. He lived with a servant’s heart helping with care of parents and in-laws, building projects, grandchildren and anyone else who was in need, often quietly without anyone knowing. Bill was a devoted family man and was loved by his children and many grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel.  Burial will be at New Hope Primitive Cemetery.  Rev. Lee Witherington will officiate.

Billy Hugh was preceded in death by his Parents-John and Nora Aaron; his Brother-Harold Aaron; his Twin sister-Bettye Sue Aaron Bentley; his Sister-Joyce Aaron; two Granddaughters-Kelly McNair and Layken Aaron.

He is survived by his Wife of 68 years-Lavonda Myers Aaron; his Children-Wanda (Dave) McNair, Sandy (Richard) Becker, Rhonda (Steve) Olive, Stacy (Britney) Aaron; Grandchildren-Nathan (April) McNair, Lucas McNair, Josh (Suzan) Reaper, Brooke (Bradley) Grace, Sarah (Andy) Jackson, Rob Olive, Paige (Jonathon) Bates,Brayden (Ashley) Aaron, Chans (Jessie) Aaron, Chloe Aaron, Maddie Shadinger, Tanner Shadinger; Great-grandchildren-Maggie McNair, Blaire McNair, Grant McNair, Bailee Reaper, Brody Reaper, Trent Reaper, Hope Lloyd, Ethan Lloyd, Daniel Lloyd, Abbie Jackson, Ella Jackson, Nora Jackson, Sadie Jackson, Adeline Bates, Juliette Bates, Alice Bates, Carter Aaron, Alayna Aaron, Hudson Aaron, Audrey Aaron, Colter Aaron; his Sister-Barbara Forrester and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.