Mr. Aaron Flambo Jr.

Obituary For Mr. Aaron Flambo Jr.

Mr. Aaron Flambo Jr, 74, of Gadsden, AL, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Aaron Flambo, Jr. was born November 16,1949, to the late Georgia Sanders and Aaron Flambo known as “Forrest” of Gadsden, Alabama. Aaron was the 3rd child of his eight siblings.

Growing up in Alabama, Aaron attended Carver High School and furthering his education he enlisted in the United States Navy and reported to active duty on the US Bomber Ship in1969.
In the spring of 1968, Aaron moved to Boston Massachusetts, where he met Cheryl and joined
in marriage on March 6,1971, and to this union,3 children were born. Aaron dedicated his love to his
children, and he was a “good provider for his family. He worked many of years at Stop Shop bakery and pursued his passion to become a professional truck driver. In 1975 he obtained his truck driver license to drive 18-wheel big rig trailer trucks. Aaron enjoyed driving long distance hauls and knew the road like the back of his hand!
While a resident of Boston he was a faithful member of the Little Zion Church of God In Christ under the late Pastor Elder James Darby.
Aaron always came with a smile had a sense of humor that would cause him to laugh at at his own jokes. Aaron was friendly and a “happy go lucky” funny type of guy. He had a way with people and for those who really knew him, they knew that he was always up to
something.
Aaron’s swag was his caps wherever he went, and his wife shares, “his collection of caps fill every room in the house.” Aaron’s favorite color was blue and often he would wear red too. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends and could throw down barbecuing on the grill and frying fish!
Aaron was a fan of Bruce Lee and Clint Eastwood Western movies as his hobby, and he enjoyed rocking with the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown.
Aaron enjoyed working on his cars and gardening. He was crafty and built a wishing well and benches out of scrap wood and iron as a landmark for his home in Alabama.
In 1998 Aaron returned home to Gadsden, Alabama and united with Janice, and they married on May 9, 2011. Janice faithfully cared for Aaron as his health began to decline over time. He continued to fellowship at Mission Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Grady Robinson of Gadsden, Alabama. During Aaron’s last moments, he
reunited his faith in God and received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
On September 14, 2025, Aaron departed this life at the Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by: his siblings, Roger J. Flambo Sr., George E. Flambo, Edna Sanders -
Ray and Diane Flambo-Roden.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories to: his beloved wife, Janice Flambo; Children, Darlene (Ronald) Collins, Rena, Randy (Le’Teya) Flambo, Denise (Nick) Feliz, Kyle Johnson,and Jaraiqha Allen; siblings, Phillip Franklin, Stanley J. Flambo, and Marshal Ann Flambo; Grandchildren, Shaquille (Saquanna) TeShaun, Terrence, Shakhya, Shaquan, Nia, Brandyn, Jakari, Calvin, Jermaine, Kaileb, and Zayd; Sister- in- law, Brenda Merritte, from Baltimore, MD; Special friends, Calvin Hutchison, Mike Dickson, John Harris, Charles Moore, and James E. Macon and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Celebration of life Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 a.m. Mission Baptist Church 1115
Tuscaloosa Ave, Gadsden, Al. Rev. Grady E. Robinson, Jr., Eulogist Burial Alabama National Cemetery Montevallo, Al.

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