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Aaron Cross Obituary
03/28/1989 - 04/09/2013
Macon, GA- Aaron Cross, age 24, passed away while swimming in the Ocmulgee River, one of his favorite activities, last Monday.
To know Aaron was to love him.
He is survived by his mother, Michelle Raffield of Santa Margarita, California; father, Jarratt Cross (Tessa Townsend) of Macon; sister, Cheyenne Cross; brothers, Dalton Cross, Peyton Cross, and Dustin McCollum; grandmother, Margaret Hickman; grandfather, Freeman "Skeet" Cross; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and more friends than anyone can count.
He was preceded in death by his step father, Alan Raffield; grandmother, Cassandra "Candy" Cross; and grandfather, Broadus Hickman.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 P.M. Friday in the Chapel of Crest Lawn.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Aaron Cross Funeral Fund at any Midsouth Federal Credit Union location.
Please sign the online registry at, www.crestlawnfuneral.com.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Aaron Cross
Toni Joanne
April 1, 2014
Honestly I've cried several times over this past year. I loved you SO much and I miss you! Thank you for all the good times and watching over Kayla. I love you Aaron Austin Cross??
Ray Shepherd Jr.
April 14, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Teana Dickson
April 13, 2013
Jarrett,
I am so sorry for your loss. It has to be the worst pain ever.
I know we aren't supposed to ask why but, we are only human. Just be assured that God had a bigger plan for Aaron, therefore he had to go home.
If there is anything I can do for you please give me a call or just come on over. We can always talk.
May God bless you and your family during this very hard time. He is always there for you. Just keep the faith.
Denise Stubbs-Cooper
April 12, 2013
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when anticipated, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Sending prayers out to all of Aaron's family and friends at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Denise & Todd Cooper
April 12, 2013
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when anticipated, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. We are praying for all of Aaron's family and friends at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Ramona Boyd
April 12, 2013
Michelle, Jarret and family, my heart breaks for you all. I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for your peace and comfort during this time and the days Weeks months and years to come. Keep your faith in God
Tonya Smith
April 12, 2013
Jarratt, Michelle & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bailey Landrum
April 11, 2013
We love and miss you aaron, you touched my heart during the short amount of time I knew you..
Jonathan aka jonny Waits
April 11, 2013
I loved Aaron he was one of my best friends I've lost 14 these past 4 years its been tough Aaron always knew if he had no where else to turn he had me wed share whatever food I had and he had either a couch or a bed I'd never let my people go cold or hungry if I had it he knew that hell he lived with me once officially twice unofficial but he always gave me what he could even though I didn't ask I'm gone miss you my boy I'm gone take the song we were writing and put it in a bottle and toss it at our spot tha river I know you'll be there when my child is born tell god boy cuz you know your name is gonna be in there live on my boy I love u
Leah Smith
April 11, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Aaron. I pray for peace and comfort for all of you. I know he is safe and secure in God's arms. Love, your lab friends (Michelle), Leah, Janet, David, Margaret and Joyce.
Eddie & Rebecca Mason Sr.
April 11, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Angie Baggarly
April 11, 2013
Jarratt, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.. My son Jay knew your son.... At least they are together now.
April 11, 2013
YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS .I TOO LOST A CHILD AND I KNOW HOW YOUR HEARTS HURT.HAS YOU LOOK TO SKY AND TO THE STARS .ALWAYS THINK OF HEM. HE IS THERE LOOKING OVER YOU ALL AARON MAY YOU REST IN THE ARMS OF OUR LORD
C Terry
April 11, 2013
Your family has all been in my thoughts and prayers. I too lost a 24 year old son in that river 8 years ago and I know this pain all too well. Keep your eye on the sparrow. God will show you many times that he has your son wrapped in his arms. I pray for the peace that time brings after such a tragic accident. May God shine his many blessings on your heart for healing.
Carole Gust Hill
April 11, 2013
Family, At a timelike this, it is difficult to know the right words, I too lost a son 6 years ago, so I do know the deep loss and suffering you are going thru, there is nothing at this time that will ease the pain, but I am truly sorry for you loss, I do understand, Such a young life gone to soon. In time may you smile again at the meantion of his name, may the memories bring you some peace. God will carry you as he did me, be gentle on yourselves, take time to mourn your son and take time for yourself, it is a long,long journey, so sorry for this tragady.I do not know you personally but know the pain, I care.
Penny
April 11, 2013
Rest in Peace Aaron
Janna McWhorter
April 10, 2013
Jarratt.
Your family is in my prayers during this time. I didn't know Aaron, but he will be missed by many many people!
God bless you and yours.
Kim bagley bryant
April 10, 2013
so sorry for your loss
praying for peace and confort in the days ahead
bill & sybil radford
April 10, 2013
we are so sorry for your lost even thou we did not know the young man we are friends of charlie raffield
Paul and Lynn Durden
April 10, 2013
To Skeet and all of his family---Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time in your life. Just remember who he's with in heaven and I'll bet she (Candy) has her arms around him at this very moment.
Patty, David, and Alesha Wright-Holloman
April 10, 2013
Skeet, Jarratt, and Michelle
I have not seen Aaron since he was a little thing coming in the Waffle House on Hartley Bridge Rd. I guess his voice saying " Y'all don't go no crokit Milk Y'all don't ever got no crokit milk" will keep him close in my heart for years to come. I am so sorry for the loss of your child and grandchild. Just remember that God took him the second that he caught his last breath of air. He is home now. God bless your family as you go through the healing process.
Teressa Carstarphen Schultz
April 10, 2013
Jarrett, Skeet & Rip
Each of you are in my prayers. I can't imagine the sorrow that fills your heart, but take comfort in knowing that he is with God now. As Big Daddy used to say....We are here for but a short while, so make each day count for something good in this world. From the looks of things, Aaron did that. My message to each of you is---Don't stop living because Aaron is gone, but live each day to be a better person than you were the day before. Take comfort in knowing that his earthly body is no longer with you, but his soul lives on forever in those who loved him most. One day you will be with him again. God Bless
Kyliegh Pearce
April 10, 2013
Haven't seen u in forever but still feels like yesterday that we all were laughing and messing around in my bedroom! Then u walked all he way to macon with no shoes on lol! U were truly an amazing person and friend! Wish I could have seen u just one last time! I hope shangri la is everything you dreamed of! Still can't believe ur gone! Love you bro forever and always! Will NEVER forget you! <3 Please shine down and give your family peace I know they are in pain! GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!! RIP AARON ?
April 10, 2013
Skeet, Jarrett and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for each of you. Just know that Aaron is in a better place and we will all see him again soon. Prayers lifted up for you all. Helen Carstarphen Joyner
April 10, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rudy & Teresa Hulett
April 10, 2013
Freeman, we were deeply saddened to hear about your grandson's passing. We will continue to lift you and your family up in our prayers during the difficult days and weeks ahead.
jessica pearce
April 10, 2013
Aaron was a good friend to me awhile back we grown apart but he will never be forgotten my prayers go out to his family love you Aaron r.I.p
Scarlet (St.John) Thurston
April 10, 2013
Jarrett and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May his memory forever live on in your heart. My thoughts and prayers will be with you over these next difficult days.
Deepest Sympathies,
Scarlet
Lisa Carstarphen
April 10, 2013
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! May God grant you the peace that passes all understanding and surround you with a hedge of angels to support you during this time.
Monica & Arter Sheffield
April 10, 2013
My toughts and prayers are with the family
M. Combs
April 10, 2013
To the Family and Friends of Aaron, please know that you are in my families prayers. God bless you all.
April 10, 2013
Michelle, Margaret and Family-
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a difficult time but just remember one day soon we will see him again in a more beautiful place. God bless you all.
Love you, Julie Jones
sandra salazar
April 10, 2013
praying for all your family!
r. burrell
April 10, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
michelle crapps
April 10, 2013
Sorry for you loss.I know its hard to loss a child.my prayers are with the whole family.jarratt and Tessa I am praying for y'all every day.
Melanie Hofmann
April 9, 2013
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God continue to give you strength through this time or sorrow.
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