Aaron Hardy Posey

Obituary: Aaron Hardy Posey March 21, 1938 - December 17, 2023 Aaron Posey wore many titles: loving husband, Daddy, Papaw, brother, friend, encourager, and mentor were just a few. He was the quiet, generous rock of stability for his family, and that generosity extended to his friends and community. He was always willing to do whatever he could to help a person in need. A very humble man, he never quite recognized the reach of his influence or how much he was loved. He kept busy loving others. He loved his wife Mary, whom he called Shorty, for 67 years. Married at the ages of 18 and 16, they moved from Alabama to Central Florida where they raised their family. Aaron served as a deacon in the Ocoee Church of Christ for many years. In 2008, Aaron and Mary moved back to their roots in the Oak Grove Community in Alabama. Aaron Posey was blessed with an extremely creative mind. He was a "maker" before makers were cool. He could engineer, design and build anything he was asked to do. Always the problem solver, he shared his wisdom and experience with those around him through stories and diagrams. Aaron was a carpenter, welder and master fabricator. He did construction work all over the state of Florida, including building many structures in Walt Disney World and Epcot theme parks. He also built agricultural equipment for the citrus industry in Florida. Aaron and Mary had three children, nine grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He passed on his sense of adventure and fun to them through stories, hugs, and out-of-the-box experiences. Every child, grandchild and great grandchild has treasured memories of riding the zip line that he put up in the backyard for their entertainment. He was quite the prankster and loved to tell stories of pulling jokes on family members and friends. He might start the story and not be able to complete it because it tickled him so much. He would smile broadly, and then silently, his shoulders would begin to shake. Eventually tears would steam down his face as he lost his breath in laughter. He might get the punchline out, only to dissolve into laughter again. Aaron Posey loved the Lord and was a quiet and faithful servant. In his late 70s, Aaron learned to read music so that he could help lead singing for the small congregation in Newburg, Alabama. He was always ready to share his faith with anyone, but most importantly, he lived his faith and led by example. He looked for those in need and took care of them without fanfare. This is how he lived his life - loving others, creating solutions, and filling his time on earth with joy, faith, and possibility. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, Alliance Cancer Center in Florence, Alabama and the East Franklin Fire Department that gave exquisite support during his journey home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Posey and Lena Hardy Sullivan; brother, Walter Posey; and sister, Lois Kennedy. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 67 years, Mary Alice Posey; children, Gaila Cook (Gerry), Deanna Kimbrell (Donald), Steven Posey (Kelly Barton); 9 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Polly Cason (Charlie); and a host of friends. There will be a memorial service held on Friday, December 22 at 2:00 pm at the Phil Campbell Church of Christ at 1194 Pike Avenue, Phil Campbell, Alabama. The service will be live streamed at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069616337218&mibextid=YMEMSu In lieu of flowers the family requests the donations be sent to Enhabit Home Health and Hospice at 311 AL-17 Suite 3, Hamilton, AL 35565 or Clearview Cancer Institute at www.clearviewcancer.com Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To have us sign the book for you, please free to call or to leave private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.