Aaron Art Mehaffey Breckenridge, Texas Obituary

Aaron Art Mehaffey

Aaron Mehaffey, 94, of Eastland passed away on February 14, 2020. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Bethany Baptist Church with Don Bearden officiating the service. A reception will follow the service in the church's fellowship hall with light refreshments being served until 3:00 pm. The interment is under the direction of Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home. Aaron Mehaffey was born on November 29, 1925, in Comanche, Texas, to H. H. and Eddith Roberson Mehaffey and was the second of their ten children. Aaron attended Breckenridge Public Schools, Ranger Junior College, and Hardin Simmons University. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II including time spent in the South Pacific on Saipan. Aaron married Lorena Richardson on August 25, 1946, in Breckenridge, Texas. He lived in Breckenridge for most of his life where he and Lorena raised their two children; later they enjoyed living on Hubbard Creek Lake. Aaron was a Charter Member of Bethany Baptist Church where he sang in the choir for many years and taught Sunday school classes for 49 years. Aaron was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lorena Richardson Mehaffey in 2013; his parents; brothers Howard Leon, Thomas Claude, and Maurice Rogers Mehaffey; sisters Patty Lorese Mehaffey Russell, and Estrella Mehaffey Cooper. He is survived by son Dana King Mehaffey and wife Beverly of Cisco, Texas; daughter Dianne Mehaffey Garrison and husband Rick of Georgetown, Texas; grandson Jerrod Worsham and wife Kelli, also of Georgetown, Texas; granddaughter Sarah Mehaffey Wells and husband Robby of Weatherford, Texas; great-grandchildren Taylor Duncan, Sierra Worsham, Chandler Duncan, Kameron Wells, and Gracie Wells. Aaron is also survived by brothers Robert Joe Mehaffey of Hurst, Texas; Terry Hughes Mehaffey of Los Lunas, New Mexico; and sisters Jenice Mehaffey Bacon of Eastland, Texas, and Sue Mehaffey Thompson of Tom Bean, Texas. Aaron is survived by many nephews and nieces, along with multiple generations of extended family and many friends from his well-lived life. Memorials can be made to a charity of donor’s choice, and left at the Melton Kitchens Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at www.meltonkitchens.com
November 29, 1925 - February 14, 202011/29/192502/14/2020
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dellasmedley29@suddenlink.net
February 18, 2020
Aaron and Lorena Mehaffey were such wonderful, loving friends of ours thru the year we all enjoyed so much. They were such Christian family and always wanting to help someone else. Now they are joined together in heaven with each other and all of the loved ones they hav... Continue Reading
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dellasmedley29@suddenlink.net
February 18, 2020
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Ronnie Duckworth
February 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dana and your family. May God bless and keep you. Ronnie and Darla Duckworth
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Sonja smith
February 17, 2020
Dana, Beverly, and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. You have lost a wonderful man. May your precious memories give you peace and comfort. Don and Sonja Smith
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Dan and Sue Jobe
February 16, 2020
Aaron was the best of the "best generation." We loved him dearly and will greatly miss him.
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breckboy48@yahoo.com
February 17, 2020
Aaron was one of the best I ever met.My wife Lynda and I send our love to him and his truly beautiful wife and are wishing them a perfect life on the other side. We will always treasure there life on this side. Robert & Lynda Baird
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Artie Mitchell
February 15, 2020
So sorry Dana and Dianne. He and your mom were so sweet when I visited as a kid. Prayers for peace a d comfort to get through this difficult time.
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cjr0728@yahoo.com
February 15, 2020
So sorry to hear this. Aaron and Lorena were two of my first friends when I moved to Breckenridge. Miss them both dearly. Prayers for the family.
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Delores Mehaffey
February 15, 2020
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Delores Mehaffey
February 15, 2020
I loved visiting with Aaron at the Woodlands when I was in Eastland! He always made my heart happy with his kindness and concern for me! He and Lorena were very important to Maurice and I as our marriage grew and my LOVE for them! I will miss him but I know he's happy ... Continue Reading
Jean Edwards
February 15, 2020
We loved Aaron and always enjoyed visiting with him. Know you will miss him so much, but rejoice at the same time knowing he is with his Lord and his beloved wife. Aaron and Lorena were two of our favorite people. They were a great influence on so many; their love for t... Continue Reading
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Jan Davis
February 15, 2020
Was our neighbor when I was growing up. One of the sweetest persons ever.
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