Mr. William Mack Aaron, Sr., age 83 of Ellijay, passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at Northside Hospital of Cherokee.

Mr. Aaron was born on February 21st, 1940, in Ellijay, to the late Otis Shafter Aaron and Reba Ellis Aaron. Mack was a loving husband, daddy, and grandpa. He loved The Lord and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.  He loved his community and was a friend to All who knew him. Mack was a staple in the Cartecay area, he was a farmer, an apple grower, and had a great passion for his animals. One of his favorite enjoyments was going to the Cow Sales, of which he would travel many a mile to see the cattle run through the sale. His devotion to his family and his community was part of what made him so respected and loved. Mack was "Genuine" always the same happy, caring, and jolly man no matter where you encountered him. Mack worked the land and handed down the love of being a farmer and an apple grower to his son and grandson, who are still carrying on his hard work today. Seeing Mack always brought a smile and happiness to your day. He will be missed by all the lives he has touched and will be remembered as the "Prince of a man that he was".

"Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day." 2 Samuel 10:3

In addition to his parents, Mr. Aaron is preceded in death by three brothers and sisters-in-law, John Earl (Betty) Aaron, Jack Monroe (Dorothy) Aaron, and Bobby Joe (Sandra) Aaron.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Mullinax Aaron; son, William "Bill" Mack (Gina) Aaron, Jr.; daughter, Susan (Neal) Duren of Eatonton, GA; two grandchildren, Christin (Corey) Smith and John Mack Aaron; and one great-grandchild, Hadley Jo Smith also survives.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 18th at 2:00 PM from Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. John Reece and Rev. Russell Burt officiating. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers serving will be Billy Jones, Syd Brooks, Lee Parks, Andy Futch, Brett Brooks, and Carl Bramlett.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 17th from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery Fund @ 84 River Ridge Ellijay, GA 30536, in memory of Mr. Mack Aaron. However, the family respectfully asks that no food be brought to the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.