Aaron Tyler Brown

My son, Aaron Tyler Brown, of Swannanoa, North Carolina, was born on January 22, 2002, in Asheville at what was then St. Joseph's Hospital. He passed away suddenly and without warning on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 23. Aaron was nonverbal and autistic, but don't let that make you think his voice wasn't heard. His laugh-his giggle-could fill a room and pull a smile out of anyone, no matter what kind of day they were having. You didn't need words to know Aaron's heart. He spoke through his joy, his light, and the way he connected with people without ever saying a word. Everyone who knew him felt that connection. He was the kind of soul who didn't ask for attention but got it anyway-because you just felt better when he was around. That's who Aaron was. His life was far too short, but his impact will live on forever in the people who loved him. Aaron is now reunited with his beloved mother, Renee Brown. While my heart is shattered in ways I can't explain, I take some comfort in knowing they're together again-forever. Aaron leaves behind a family who loved him more than words can say. I, his dad, Allan Brown. His sister, Mariah Brown. His brother, Jeremy Vess, and Jeremy's wife, Kat, along with their three children. His grandmother, Saundra Vess, always had a special bond with Aaron. His aunts and uncles-Sabrina (Mike) West, and their 5 children; Earl (Becca) Vess and his five sons; and Karen Vittitoe and her daughter. There are far too many people to name who cared about Aaron-neighbors, teachers, caregivers, and friends. If you ever met him, even once, you remember him. That's the kind of spirit he had. A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Aaron on: Sunday, October 12th, 2025 2:00 PM Location: Stephens-Lee Community Center 30 George Washington Carver Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 All who knew and loved Aaron are welcome to attend. Please come as you are, and join us in remembering and honoring the joy, light, and love he brought into our lives. A Message from His Dad Aaron was so much more than my son-he was my heart. He didn't need to speak for me to know how deeply he loved me. He showed it every day, in his smile, in his laughter, in the way he looked at the people he cared about. There's nothing I can say that will make the pain of losing him make sense. But I want people to remember how he made them feel: lighter, happier, more alive. That was Aaron. That will always be Aaron. We will carry him with us forever. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Aaron Tyler Brown, please visit our floral store.