Dates
Aaron James Allen departed this life on December 7, 2014. He was born March 21, 1994 in San Angelo, Texas. Aaron graduated from Lake View High School in 2013 and he was a member of Solid Rock church. He was full of life and had an amazing ability to make people laugh. He truly believed "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phil 4:13
Survivors include his mother, Ruth Ruiz; his father, James Slaughter; his paternal grandmother, Emma Allen; 3 aunts – Lupe Ford of Pine Bush, NY, Olivia Aguirre and husband Larry, and Susan Cummings all of San Angelo; 3 uncles – Celestino Ruiz, Jr of San Angelo and Samuel Ruiz and wife Susan of Brownwood, and Daniel Ramirez of San Angelo; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Celestino Ruiz and Elodia Ruiz; his aunt Yolanda Ramirez; and 3 cousins.
While at Lake View, Aaron was a star athlete in power lifting, football and track. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and made the FCA All-Star team in 2013. Aaron was crowned Homecoming King his senior year at Lake View. He had a passion for power lifting and had several record breaking lifts, including a 615 pound lift to set a state record in 2010.
Aaron was currently a sophomore at Angelo State University majoring in nursing. He was employed at Chili's Restaurant.
"I will always love you Aaron, you will always be my bear" – love, your mom
The Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m.., Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.