Aaron Luke McIntyre

Aaron Luke McIntyre
October 2, 2023 - November 6, 2024
Aaron Luke McIntyre, born October 2, 2023, in Loganville, GA. Aaron was born with congenital heart defects. He had open heart surgery on November 22, 2023. Aaron contracted bacterial meningitis November 29, 2023. He was diagnosed with seizures and Hydrocephalus from the meningitis. Aaron fought hard each day and soon came home on January 23, 2024.
Aaron spent most of the year learning to be a normal baby. He went to speech/feed therapy, Occupational therapy and Physical Therapy on a weekly basis starting in May. He battled through two more hospitalizations for Respiratory viruses in April and one in August. In October, Aaron celebrated his first birthday. On October 31, 2024, Aaron was sent to the hospital in preparation for his second open heart surgery. November 4th. Aaron underwent a Cath lab exploratory procedure in preparation for his heart surgery. However, Aaron became very sick and went into cardiac arrest on November 6th. His immediate family were able to come to the hospital and see him one last time. His siblings were able to make lasting memories down the road. He was able to be in his Daddy's arms with his mother sitting nearby as his heart stopped.
Aaron will always be remembered as a strong little man. His strawberry blond hair gave him strength to overcome all the health challenges he had ahead. He was known for his sass and smiles. Aaron was loved by all who knew him. His siblings loved to bring him toys and watch him shake his head "NO" in response to their questions. His little life, though short, can be described as filled to the brim with adventures.
Aaron was preceded in death by Great Grandparents: Ludmila Carlson, Loren Carlson, George Grenevitch, Ruth Grenevitch, Great Aunts: Lynda Phillips, Lori McIntyre, Aunt: Michelle McIntyre. Survived by Great Grandparents: Wayne McIntyre, Brenda Addison, Great Aunts and Uncles: Angie Addison, Ann Grenevitch, Glen Grenevitch, Greg Grenevitch, Dave (Dawn) Carlson, Curt (Tracey) Cornella-Carlson, Grandparents: Betsy Grenevitch, Larry Grenevitch, Chrissy McIntyre, Wayne McIntyre, Lisa Whetzel, Aunts and Uncles: Paul Grenevitch, Joshua Grenevitch, Michelle Grenevitch, Kristi Roberston (Emily Drewery), Alex Whetzel: Cousin: Aiza Grenevitch; Parents: Drew and Danielle McIntyre; Siblings: Rachel and Daniel McIntyre and many other extended family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to the following places:
LLL of GA for breastfeeding families: www.lllofga.org
Kids at Heart (CHOA cardiac family support including after loss) www.give.choa.org/kidsatheart
Philadelphia Baptist Church Missionary James Burgess (who works with people with disabilities in the South Carolina area) 4031 Davis Academy Road, Rutledge, GA 30663.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Pastor Steven Chambers officiating; interment will be at Melwood Cemetery after a meal at the church. The family will receive friends Friday, November 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home and Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Philadelphia Baptist Church. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.