Fairbury: Thomas Harold Aaron, 82, Fairbury passed away at 9:40 AM Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac in the presence of his family. He was born September 28, 1934 in Strawn, IL the son of George and Izetta (Hickey) Aaron. Tom married Estella L. Schove on April 16, 1955 and they were married for 40 years. He then married Marge Bryant in 1997 she survives in Alvin, TX.

Tom is survived by three sons, Doug (Charlene), Fairbury; Roger (Sue), Etowah, TN; and Terry, one daughter, Jill Brown (Derrin Kerrins) both of Fairbury; Stepsons, Scot (Michael Ann) Bryant, Stepdaughter, Debbie (Carl) Bottoms, both of Alvin, TX; Anita (April) Gill, Pearland, TX; Linda (Kenny) Carter, Alvin, TX; and Lisa (Donnie) Byerley, Pearland, TX. Tom also leaves behind five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, 15 step grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren. Also very special to Tom were Marge Bryant and family, Alvin, Texas and Jim and Martha Cottrell, Fairbury.

Tom was preceded in death by wife Estella Aaron, five sisters, Rita Belle Aaron, Jean Roger, Elizabeth (Betty) Harms, Francis Kammerman, Helen Martin.

Tom graduated from Strawn High School in 1953. He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea for active duty from 1954-1956. Tom had a 30 year career at Pittsburg International, Fairbury and was also the owner of Aaron Disc Sharpening Service for 35 years before retirement, as son Terry took over the business.

Tom served in the V.F.W. Post 9789, Fairbury as Commander and Past President of the Fairbury Sportsman's Club and was a longtime member of the Fairbury Fire Department.

The visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Thursday, May 25, 2017 also at the memorial home. Burial will follow in Strawn Cemetery where full military rites will be accorded by the Fairbury VFW and American legion posts. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Brian J. Munz Safety Complex or the Fairbury Fire Department.

The Aaron family would like to thank the staff at Evenglow Inn for the exceptional care Tom received.