The family of Aaron Jene Wilson of Double Springs, Alabama is saddened to announce his passing on 11/21/2024 at the age of 81 years old. Aaron passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 42 years by his side.

Aaron is survived by his wife Penny; and his children Jenea (Ricky) Witt, Phillip (Cheryl) Wilson, John (Sheila) Wilson, Mike (Rhoda) Ward, and Stacey Wilson.

He was affectionately known as Paw Pud to his grandchildren: Aaron (Ashley) Hulsey, Joshua Hulsey, Julia Hulsey, Dustin (Whitney) Witt, Heather Wilson, Derrian Wilson, Eric Wilson, Jade Wilson, Johnathon Wilson; and great grandchildren, Christopher Hulsey, Paige Hulsey, Abigail Hulsey, Zoey Junior, Zach Junior, Hadley Abbott, Rosie Hulsey, Daltrey Witt, Annalee Witt, Brycen Witt, Kimberly Witt, Kevin Witt, Austin Byrd, Andrew Byrd, Jazmin Witt, Preston Wilson, Preslee Brown, Ryleigh Davis, Axton Wilson, Katelyn Roberson; and one great-great grandchild, Kolten Hulsey.

Aaron is also survived by 2 sisters, Angie (Stanley) Crowe and Betty (Lyle) Talbot; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Jack Wilson, mother, Ann Hill, step-father, Bill Hill, grandson, Logan Ward, great granddaughter, Isabella Hulsey, and brother Homer Wilson.

Aaron graduated from an apprenticeship program at the University of Notre Dame in 1972 as a pipefitter. He earned his nickname that followed him for the rest of his life, Puddin’, short for Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain while in English class in highschool.

If you were looking for him in his off time you could find him in several places – under the hood of a car - testing and tuning it up, at the drag strip – putting that testing and tuning to good use, in his recliner watching Alabama play football, fishing, at the trade day, or at the auction. Aaron was a fan of shiny collectibles, as most of his family and friends are well aware. Very few people have walked away from him without receiving a pocket knife or a watch or something shiny that he had picked up in his travels. It was always fun for his kids and grandkids when he would come home from a job because it was like a treasure hunt between random treasures and all the pocket change he accrued

Aaron will be well missed by his family and friends. He was always quick to laugh and slow to anger. He was a provider- whether it be for his family or just for someone that needed it. He was the “Do-Dad” for Brownie Troop 356 many years ago. If he could help, he would. He was a strong advocate for animal welfare and couldn’t stand to see an animal go hungry or be mistreated. We know that he was well met by past animals when he made his spiritual journey.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Ireland Freewill Baptist Church at a later date for all family and friends that would like to attend. The family will send out an update when the actual date is known.

The family would like to extend an extra Thank You to all the nurses and staff at Amedisys Hospice that participated in his care. They took excellent and compassionate care of him.