NOVEMBER 23, 1953 - JULY 29, 2024
Final Gift
My final gift to you is a life well lived.
An example of resilience, strength, and grace,
Through kindness shown to all and love of my family and my faith.
I hope to leave the world a better place than it was before.
As you move forward through life,
There will always be memories that bring
Smiles, joy, and, at times, sad tears,
Scroll through the memories,
Remembering the good times shared with me through the years.
My life was well lived and is echoed in the faces of those I loved.
Never hesitate to say I love you to those who mean the most
Hold your family close.
I did those things and lived my life using every moment,
Leaving nothing to regret.
A life well lived and peace well earned, I now dance in the streets of Heaven!
For Charles-Love, Susan Aaron
Charles Michael Aaron, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 29, 2024, from ALS, surrounded by his beloved wife, Susan, and his adored children. He was born in Roanoke, VA, on November 23, 1953 to the late Charlie Marvin Finney and Elizabeth Ann Aaron. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Finney Domoslay.
Charles is survived by his wife, Susan McMillan Aaron; sons, Cameron Michael Aaron, (Hannah) and Jinsu Kim (SallyAnne); daughters, Emilee Elizabeth Aaron, Olivia Susanne Aaron, Natalie Hidalgo Aaron, and Bonnie Xue; brothers, Phillip Douglas Aaron, (Alice) and Charles Marvin Finney, (Kate); mother and father-In-Law, Wayne and Faye McMillan; sister-In-Law, Donna Bullard (Keith); brother-In-Law, Steven Domoslay; nephews, Phillip Douglas Aaron II, Jeremiah Keith Bullard, David Domoslay (Hannah) and Brendon Finney, niece, Laura Finney Townes,bonus Sister, Amy Joyce; bonus brother, Stephens Turner, (Leslie). Also surviving are multiple aunts, uncles, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Charles and Susan raised their children in Martinsville, VA. Charles enjoyed playing competitive tennis, hiking, hunting, camping, boating, traveling, and playing the guitar with his band, Shades of Grey. Most importantly, Charles profoundly loved and was proud of his family and was adored by his family and friends. Always able to make a connection with anyone, Charles will be missed by those who knew him or interacted with him. Charles loved showing his family the world through his eyes and found no greater joy than being surrounded by those he loved. He was a father figure to many, always welcoming his children's friends into the family and treating them as his own.
Charles graduated from Martinsville High School in 1972, the University of North Carolina-Greensboro with a BS Degree in Business in 1976, and South Texas College of Law Houston in 1979, where he participated as an Oxford University exchange student. Charles was a bar member in Texas and Virginia and was licensed to practice in the Virginia Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Charles opened a practice in Houston, Texas, in 1979 but returned to Martinsville to be with his family. He opened his practice in Martinsville in 1980. He practiced law for 44 years, serving the community and representing clients in personal injury, real estate, criminal, and general plaintiff issues throughout Virginia and other states.
Charles Aaron was recognized as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Top 100 National Trial Lawyers, and by peers as a Super Lawyer for 2019-2024, a recognition based on peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Being selected as a Super Lawyer is limited to a few attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Super Lawyers, Charles Aaron earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation. Charles received the Michael Cannaday Award from the Martinsville-Henry County Bar Association in 2017, being selected by Michael Cannaday before he died in 2015. The award recognizes a local law professional who champions justice, honors service, and has an outstanding personality.
Charles was a Stone Memorial Christian Church member, where he offered legal counsel. Charles was a Boy Scout in Troop 78, where he earned his Order of the Arrow, traveled to Philmont Scout Ranch, and earned his Eagle Scout. Charles was a Cub Scout Leader for Troop 63 and a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 326. As a scout leader, he participated in the many 50-mile canoe trips and hikes and attended Camp Powhatan with the troop. He was a Friends of Scouting Patrick Henry District member and District Finance Chairman.
Charles was a respected member of his community. He was a former member of the Patrick Henry Community College Foundation Board, Stepping Stones Board member, Sons of the American Revolution member, Martinsville Henry County Bar Association member, past president of the MHC Bar Association, CHILL Board Member, and Ruitans, and avid supporter of Carlisle School, just to name a few. He was also a Virginia State Chili Judge.
Charles will forever be remembered for his genuine smile, unmatched persistence, fun spirit, young outlook on life, chili, superior bartending at his bar, yearly Family & Friends Christmas gathering, and kind nature. Even toward the end of his battle, he retained his quick wit, love of a good joke, and ability to bring a smile to those he loved beyond measure. He will be forever missed.
In Lieu of flowers, it was Charles’ wish that memorials be made to any of the following: Boys Scout Troop 326, Broad Street Christian Church, 106 Broad Street, Martinsville, VA 24112; ALS, P.O. Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037, Specify Roanoke VA Chapter, or Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist ALS Clinic, 131 Miller Street, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Please specify it is in honor of Charles M. Aaron, Martinsville, Va.
A visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Stone Memorial Christian Church. The interment will be private.
McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. is serving the family. To express condolences on line, please visit wwwcollinsmckeestonemartinsville.com
