of Little Rock, AR
January 18, 1978 - October 11, 2020
''Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows''¦'' -- Isaiah 53:4
On Sunday, October 11, 2020, Aaron Michael Davis, age 42, passed away in his home in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He was born January 18, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee to Sammie and Laura Davis. As a young boy, Aaron accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a Power Team Youth Conference. He called Virginia his home, where he attended Patrick Henry High School. Later, in 2015, his beloved daughter Ellie was born in Bristol, Tennessee. With her as his inspiration, he moved back to Memphis, TN seeking help and treatment for drug addiction from The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. He worked hard and graduated from their extensive program in early 2018. Just 7 months later, he met Claire Hurlburt, and the two were happily married the following September in Little Rock, Arkansas. In Little Rock, Aaron worked hard as a skillful and accomplished plumber at Bert Black Service Companies, and served as a member of the Welcome Team at Grace Church where he was involved in a small group. His final few years were by far the greatest and most blessed of his life.
Aaron was a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, and was tragically taken from us by his long battle with addiction. He was constantly pursued by his addiction, but that was only a small part of who Aaron truly was. He loved his wife dearly and was relentlessly teasing her. He adored his two dogs, Hank and Ollie, often calling Hank his ''best friend''. He was committed to healthy eating and fitness and made exercise a top priority. He loved fishing, hunting, grilling (his grilled chicken thighs were famous amongst his friends), and having a scotch or cigar with close friends and family. His evenings were often spent relaxing and enjoying his country home and backyard, or spending time with his Little Rock family.
Aaron was a hard worker and a loving husband. He laughed and smiled often, gave great hugs, and liked to dress sharp. His genuine and easy presence was a joy to all who had the privilege of sharing it. Acquainted with his own sufferings, he cared for those of others, regularly offering hands-on help and the hope of God's grace to anyone who asked him for it.
Aaron is survived by his wife, Claire, his parents, Sammie and Laura Davis, his sister, Haven Gaylord (Blake, Hunter, Davis, and Ellie), his brother, Matthew Davis (Andrea, Haily, and Holden), and his Little Rock Hurlburt family. He made the gut-wrenching but selfless decision to give his cherished Ellie over to the care of his sister in 2016. It was, by far, the hardest decision of his life but one that his family is most proud of him for making.
Aaron absolutely despised his addiction, and would have given just about anything in the world to be free from it. If anyone here is struggling with addiction, please know that you are not alone, and that there is help for you. The SAMHSA Hotline is available for you 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-4357.
Aaron's memorial service will be held Sunday, November 8, 2:30 pm, at Grace Church, 12900 Cantrell Rd. Little Rock, AR, 72223. His service will also be live streamed from Claire Davis's Facebook page.
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21 Condolence(s)
Dawn Dalehite & Ernie Rikard
Monday, November 9, 2020
For the short time y'all had together you both loved & lived so hard. I pray God gives you & the whole family the strength to heal, because Aaron, who was always happy & smiling, would not be so happy right now knowing everyone, especially you Pooo, was so heartbroken & sad. I love you Pooo. May God Bless
Jeannette Ledbetter
Sunday, November 8, 2020
God brought two loving people together for short time. Then called Aaron home to finally release his pain. I know God sent Arron to you because of your great ability to love and bring joy.
Know that you both were where You were supposed to be and that you lived your life in god’s presence doing his will
Love Jeannette
Leah Raines
Sunday, November 8, 2020
We love you so much
Uncles Bobby and Aunt Becky
Sunday, November 8, 2020
We love you Claire.
Jason&Daisy Mullinax
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Aaron was a good friend. He lived with me and Daisy for a short time in Glade, he will be greatly missed. The most important thing about him or anybody for that matter is that he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior!
Randall Johnson
Sunday, November 1, 2020
So glad to have met and known Aaron. May God continue to give grace as Aaron enjoys the presence of Jesus.
Jami Reedy
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Aaron Your missed so much and loved by so many. You truly touched so many lives. Rip little brother
John Derby
Saturday, October 31, 2020
I understand exactly how he felt.
Jane Robinson
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Dear Claire, Laurie, Sam, Haven & Matt,
My heart aches for you all. I have such fond memories of the Davis family. I genuinely loved Aaron, Haven & Matt and was privileged to call Laurie my friend. It was a joy to worship with you all. I am so terribly sorry for your loss but so thankful for the assurance of the Gospel. I pray that God will give you all a peace that will pass all understanding and comfort you in the days ahead. In His love, Mamma Jane
Derrick Waldrop
Saturday, October 31, 2020
I'm so sorry,Arron was a good friend...my condolences
Kerry Tittle
Friday, October 30, 2020
Our family was so sad to hear this. We are forever grateful we got to know you for even just a short time. You were a huge encourager to my son who remember how you treated him as a young man. Until glory ......
Angie Bebber Hensley
Friday, October 30, 2020
Rest In Peace
Kimberly Densing
Friday, October 30, 2020
Ty and I were blessed to have known such a wonderful individual who couldn't of loved our Claire any better. Rest in peace for all the greatness you have you left on this earth. ⤠Kim &Ty
Ronald Crosby
Friday, October 30, 2020
Aaron we only met several times but those times will stay with me for ever. I remember siting on the deck cooking chicken on the grill drinking a few beers loved you company hope to meet up with you some day to do it again. Rest in peace Aaron may God bless you.
Manuela Roer
Friday, October 30, 2020
Unfortunately I never met you. But I met Claire a long time ago, she welcomed me in her home and her heart once, and that’s when I also met her lovely family. That was enough for me to always keep her in a safe place in my heart too. If she chose you it means you must have been a real cool guy, so thank you for sharing your love with my friend, thank you for making her happy, as the pictures I saw of you two were the most beautiful and full of love ever. Thank you again and again. I love you Claire. God bless you and your family.
Heather
Friday, October 30, 2020
I'll forever be grateful that we crossed paths. If it weren't for you I wouldn't be okay today. I'll forever miss you. I know I'll see you again. Until our paths cross again. 💛🧡💛🧡
Tracy Graybeal
Friday, October 30, 2020
He was more than our neighbor he was our friend and we're going to really miss him we have been missing him a lot but was very very proud of him
Brandy Orr Strickland
Friday, October 30, 2020
So sad! Rest in Peace sir!!!
Joe widner
Friday, October 30, 2020
Man it's hard to believe ur gone we had some good times hanging out gonna miss you buddy
Jamie Doyle
Friday, October 30, 2020
Beautiful tribute to a great man! We are so privileged to have known him.
Beckie Sudduth
Friday, October 30, 2020
Saddened by the great pain of this loss that those who loved him bear. Thankful for the Prince of Peace & The Holy Comforter who wraps hurting hearts in the Powerful Love of the Father & gives a solid tenacious Hope to those who choose to surrender to & receive Jesus as Lord & Savior. Grateful that whom The Son sets free is free indeed âœï¸