Jack Aaron

Jack Aaron, 89, of Waco (Rock Creek), passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, September 22, 2023 at his home alongside family.

The visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 27th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, in Waco

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the funeral home chapel on Thursday, September 28th at 2:00 pm with Pastor Mike Copeland officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. CLICK HERE to view the Live Stream of the service.

Jack was born May 11, 1934, with twin brother Joe at home around Stamford, Texas, to his mother Catherine Rebecca Robertson Aaron and father William Roy Aaron.

He spent his early years growing up and attending school in the Anson area. His mother and grandparents, Vernon Edwin Robertson and Ada Margaret McCrary Robertson farmed in Jones County. In 1944, his family moved back home to the McCrary homestead in Rock Creek.

He graduated from Waco Technical High School. He was an avid reader, loved playing baseball, enjoyed driving cars and motorcycles. In fact, that’s how he met Marceline. She was playing basketball at the gym, and her friend, Ethel, told her about some folks going to ride motorcycles. Marceline rode on the motorcycle with Jack and after that they dated. On Oct. 27, 1954, they were married.

Jack was working for Allied Fence Company before he and his brother were stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, and later at Fort Polk in Louisiana. Jack worked for Mr. Vernon Bain at his lumberyard, eventually purchased the business, partnered with Mr. James “Jim” Kimball, and reopened as Aaron & Kimball Lumber Company on North 19th Street in Waco.

He dedicated many years to Amateur Softball Association all for the love of the sport. He was a former player and sponsor for many years with the Aaron family spending their summers at softball tournaments.  He was former president of the Texas ASA from 1978-1986. Jack served five consecutive terms as Texas Region vice president to the ASA, was commissioner of Texas ASA in 1986, and became executive director of the Texas ASA in 1997. He served as president of the (national) ASA from 1993-1994. He was first at-large player-rep ever elected to that position. He was the first player-rep to become a member of the ASA Executive Board. In 1995, Jack received Meritorious Service award and was inducted in the ASA Hall of Fame. He had great memories of attending 1996 Atlanta Olympics for first ever women’s fast-pitch softball games, throwing out honorary first pitch at a game, and watching USA women softball team win the first Olympic gold medal. His involvement in the ASA led to many friendships and travels across America, and other travels including Canada, New Foundland and Taiwan.

He was a believer in Christ, a diligent hard worker, a self-made businessman, a very proud American, and an engaged community citizen. He was always interested in politics and current events, and he contributed to his community in many ways, including building ball fields and serving on several boards such as China Spring ISD School Board and Cross Country Water Board.

He was an always devoted and loving husband and a wise, motivating and caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by nephew, Terry Aaron; sister-in-law, Jonelle Aaron; and son-in-law, John Christopher Kinlaw.

He is survived by his wife, Marceline Copeland Aaron; son, Jack Edwin Aaron and daughter-in-law Donna Smith Aaron; daughters, Chris Aaron and Cathy Aaron Kinlaw; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Victoria, and Matthew Pankonien, Kayleigh Kinlaw Triplett, and Emilyann and Mollie Kinlaw; five great-grandchildren, Jack Zane, Adeline Rose, Ivalynn, Declan, and Aiden; brother, Joe Aaron; and niece, Tommie Aaron. He was truly one-of-a-kind and will be missed by many relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank caregivers at Baylor Scott & White Hospice for their dedication and care.

Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of China Spring 301 Illinois Ave, China Spring, TX 76633.

Thoughts and memories are welcomed to be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com

Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708