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Aaron Filer Obituary
Portsmouth - Aaron Luke Filer, born April 5, 1972, passed away June 5, 2012. Aaron graduated from Alliance Christian in 1991. As a teenager, Aaron loved to play soccer with his brothers, both in school and on the Cradock Recreation League. After high school, he went through the apprenticeship to become an electrician at NADEP, Norfolk, Virginia, until he was transferred to Cherry Point Marine Base, Cherry Point, North Carolina. He returned to Virginia, where he became employed at McLean Contracting company as a deck hand, went on to become an electrician, and then an engineer. His most recent job was as an electrician's apprentice at Norfolk Southern Railroad.
Aaron was a very kind hearted person, always there when you needed a friend. He became very close to his roommate's son, Dustin Clayton. When Dustin and his wife, Kate, had a daughter last October, Aaron developed a special bond with Aubrey Clayton. He loved that little girl as if she were his own.
Aaron leaves behind his parents, Ray and Loretta Filer; his brothers and sisters, Alan and Annette Filer, Danny and Amy Filer, Ruth and Gary Vaughan, Bill Davis, David and Tami Davis, Robbie Davis; his nephews and niece, Matthew Filer and Andrew Filer, DJ Filer and Cory Filer, Erica Canfield and Brian Davis; grandniece, Madalyn Canfield and grandnephew, Xander Canfield. Aaron had many aunts, uncles and cousins who were very special to him. Rest in peace, our dearest Aaron.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Biltmore Baptist Church, with Pastor Frye officiating. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Aaron Filer
July 4, 2012
Absence can be so hard. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers too often. It's hard to imagine that little freckle faced Aaron was taken at such a young age. We know the Lord and prayers will stay with you and your family forever. In our Prayer, Tom and Pat
Aaron, Aubrey Elizabeth Cayton, Boo and Riley
June 21, 2012
June 13, 2012
To Ruth and Family:
Thinking of you and your family, we're sorry for your loss. We send our condolences with our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Lael and your AIC family
Darlene Challenor
June 13, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love you Ruth, call me, Darlene
Sonya Williams
June 11, 2012
To the family; We were sorry to hear of Aaron's passing. There was a group of us who were transferred to Cherry Point with Aaron from NADEP Norfolk. He was a good person and he will be missed by his fellow apprentice graduates.
Don Dolence
June 11, 2012
Al, Annette; I am sorry to hear of the loss of Aaron. I encourage you to lean on the ever loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in this time of sorrow.
LaGina Reese
June 10, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jimmy & Pauline Sitterson
June 10, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless, keep, and wrap his arms around you during this time. Alan please call if we can do anything.
Cindy Filer Maisannes
June 10, 2012
I hope that memories of Aaron will be a comfort to all in the family. He will be missed.
Joyce Rudd
June 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes our to the Filer family. I had the opportunity to meet Aaron at Portsmouth Christian and really enjoyed seeing him mature in a very caring young man. God Bless.
Lamont simmons
June 10, 2012
"My deepest sympathy goes out to Alan, the Filer family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of your beloved, aaron."
Todd Filer
June 10, 2012
I was very sorry to hear about Aaron. He always had a kind heart. God Bless.
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