Aaron "Turtle" McWilliams

Aaron "Turtle" McWilliams obituary, San Antonio, TX

Aaron "Turtle" McWilliams

Aaron McWilliams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 11, 2024.
Aaron Michael "Turtle" McWilliams, 46, passed away on July 28, 2024, in San Antonio, TX. Born on September 24, 1977, in Grand Island, Nebraska, Aaron was known for his immense kindness and eagerness to help others. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High and later devoted much of his life to caring for his mother, Veronica McWilliams, who preceded him in death along with his grandparents, Helen Liss and Earl and Ruth McWilliams.

Aaron's life was marked by his loving nature and his courageous battle with alcohol addiction, which he openly fought while striving to support others facing similar challenges. His hobbies included enjoying the outdoors, fishing, and expressing his creativity through painting.

He leaves behind his father, Michael McWilliams; brother, John McWilliams; and sister, Nicole Wise, who together with his extended family, nieces, nephews, and many cousins, remember him as a caring uncle and a steadfast presence in their lives.

A Celebration of Life will be held over Labor Day weekend. Those wishing to attend are asked to contact his sister Nicole for details. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to local addiction services, supporting a cause close to Aaron's heart.

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August 16, 2024

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August 13, 2024

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Gregory

August 16, 2024

Let me in if you see me outside the gates...

Merle Galvan

August 13, 2024

Damn Chip , I will miss you you were part of my childhood , man, but that's the great thing about memories they never grow old or go away, so my friend we will always have those and I will hold them close to my heart where all of my cherished ones reside and until we are aligned in our paths again.....Love Ya brother

Sara Brownell (Newman)

August 11, 2024

Aaron always had a smile on his face and would have done anything for anyone. The amount of memories I have of him when we were all kids are countless, always wanting to do what Nikki and her friends were doing! Such a kind soul he was.

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