Billy Hugh Aaron of Covington passed away Dec. 2, 2013, at the age of 81.

Mr. Aaron was a veteran of the United States Army, having proudly served his country during the Korean conflict. He was an active member of the VFW Post #5290 in Conyers, where he helped work the bingo games. In addition, he was a member of the VFW National Color Guard. He was an avid sports fan and loved animals, but above all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who was very proud of his entire family. Mr. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Olivia (Glenn) Aaron.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia C. Aaron; children and their spouses, Denise and Junior Edwards of Covington, Lisa Aaron and Carolyn Davis of Conyers; grandchildren, Brian and Tracy Edwards and Beth Edwards; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Edwards and Jack Edwards; sister, Betty Sue Thompson of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; brothers, Alvin Aaron of Monroe and Calvin Aaron of Conyers; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the VFW Post #5290, P.O. Box 62, Conyers, Ga. 30012.

To place online condolences, visit www.caldwellandcowan.com.