Thomas E. Aaron, Jr. known to everyone as “Bishop” was born to the late Lugenia Green and Thomas Aaron Sr. in 1939 in Girard Georgia. He attended school in Burke County. He married Mary L. Givens on October 3, 1959. To this union four children was born and one proceeded him in death at birth. Bishop dedicated 25 years of work and service to Badcock & Wilcox prior to his retirement.

Bishop’s Spiritual journey began in September of 1970 when he received the Holy Ghost and began preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ 1971. He then began pastoring in 1973. He continued his leadership and pastorship at Bible Way Church #2 of Our Lord Jesus Christ for fifty-two years until his illness. Bishop Thomas Aaron was founder and pastor of the Bible Way #2 Ministries of Augusta, Ga and Diocesan Bishop Emeritus of the Central Georgia –COOLJC.

He leaves to cherish his memories: His Loving wife of 65 years, Mother Mary Aaron(Hephzibah Ga). One brother: ChuckieAaron, One sister: Teresa Aaron. Three sons: Anthony ( Katrina), Phillip (Jane), Arroyo (Theresa) all of Augusta Ga, One daughter: Dr. Merry Lynn Perry (Clifford), of Pooler Ga. Eight Grandchildren: Travis, Tammy, Brooklyn (Deshone) Sample. Ashland, Alan, Teray Perry, Tiffany (Quincy) Seymore, and Travis (Brittany) Perry. Seven great-grands. Two Aunts: Annie V. Williams (Augusta, Ga), Rosa Bell Green ( Waynesboro, Ga). A Host of Godchildren, special nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Viewing will be Friday, May 30, 2025 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Outreach Church, 2664 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah, Georgia 30815.

Interment will be in Redeem Tabernacle Church Cemetery, 317 Burton Drive, Girard, Georgia 30426.

Kinsey and Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906 (706)790-8858.