Bobby J. Aaron, 87, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bobby was a good Christian man by any measure; he loved fishing and hunting, his grandkids and great-grandkids, and Springwood Baptist Church, where he was the oldest continuous member. Bobby was born in 1937 in Buchanan, went through grade school, joined the Army and was honorably discharged, and retired from the Roanoke Cement plant as a shift foreman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward James and Claudie Seay Aaron; wife, June Allen Spangler Aaron; son; Douglas Gene Aaron; sister, Margaret Aaron Fitzgerald; brothers; Frank, Kenneth, Raymond, and Leo Aaron; son-in-law, Carl Cecil Childress, Jr. and sister-in-law, Nadine Welch Aaron.
Survivors include his daughters, Becky Lee Aaron Childress and Dawn Marie Aaron; grandchildren, Jamie Childress (Ashley Ice), Jessica and Robbie Spangler, Adam Booth (Victoria Branch), Kaitlyn Booth and fiancée, Keaton Willis; great-grandchildren, Madison, Hollis, Briana, Sophia, Houston, Carson, Kylah, Adeline and Kyrie; sisters-in-law, Peggy, Penny, and Liz Aaron; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family received friends on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Bobby’s funeral service followed at 7 p.m., also in the chapel, with the Rev. Brian Clingenpeel and the Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. A graveside service was held Monday, June 23, at 3 p.m. in the Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice and Centerwell Home Health for their care of Bobby. Those wishing to send a contribution, please consider the Springwood Baptist Church Food Pantry, 88 Copps Hill Road, Buchanan, 24066. Those wishing to send a condolence, please do so at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.
