RET SFC Aaron Lassiter

Aaron Lassiter, affectionately known as Michael to his family and friends, began his remarkable journey through life on November 20, 1960, in Halifax County, NC, born to the late Ellen Weathersbee Lassiter and Jimmie L. Hieke. Aaron peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on September 14, 2024 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Aaron received his education in the Halifax County School System. He graduated in 1980 from Scotland Neck Sr. High School. He was a superb student athlete. He excelled in basketball, baseball, football and track and field. He was a fierce competitor with the mentality that he couldn’t lose. Nothing or no one could stop Aaron when he was in his zone. Aaron was an avid golf player. He loved to play golf with his army buddies. He was given the name “Tiger Hood” by his baby brother, Frederick and the nickname stuck with his golf pals. Besides golf his other passion was football. His favorite sports team was the Dallas Cowboys. Aaron enlisted in the United States Army in September of 1980. He served his country with dignity and pride. Aaron served several tours of duty with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper and with the 5th Special Forces Group. Aaron served in Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on terrorism in operations OIF and OEF. During his matriculation in the army, Aaron received the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Valorous Unit Award and numerous other decorations, badges, medals and awards. Aaron would always say regarding his military service, “I’M A LEAN MEAN FIGHTING MACHINE”. Aaron met the love of his life, Mary Alfreda Johnson. They fell in love and united in holy matrimony on May 12, 1984. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his devoted wife of 44years, Alfreda; his children, Whysena Smith of Fayetteville, NC, Shireka Wells (Dante) of White Plains, MD, Ronnica Smith of Millersville, MD and Arin Lassiter of the home; grandchildren, JaTyra Scott, Timothy Bing, Jr., Kamari Scott, Jahan Scott, Kasan Scott, Jazmin Sanchez, Braelyn and Janiah Wells and Ethan Boykins, his little battle buddy; one great grandson, Kahaza Hudson; siblings, Clinton Weathersbee (Julia) and Judy Draughn (Wendell) of Scotland Neck, NC, Karen Watson (Calvert) of Garysburg, NC, Frederick Lassiter (Sheinice) of Scotland Neck, NC, Tracy Williams (Timothy) of Williamston, NC and brother-in- law, Rutland M. Jones of Crownsville, MD; his aunt and surrogate mother, Ruth Jackson and (Uncle Leroy) of Philadelphia, PA; two great uncles, Claude and Roy Weathersbee; three great aunts, Sara Neville, Marie Weathersbee and Mary Pittman; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, bonus sisters and brothers and friends. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, Ellen W. Lassiter and Jimmie L. Hieke; daughter, Latasha N. Hyman; and son-in-law, Cori Smith. Aaron had a larger-than-life persona. He was adventurous, intelligent, strong, courageous, faithful, compassionate, humble and quite the comedian in his own right. He left an indelible imprint in this world. He left this world better than the way he found it. The memories that we share of this incredible man will always be with us!! To God be the glory for loaning us such an awesome spirit. For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways. They will bear thee up in their hands, ……Psalm 91:11 Fort Liberty Visitors Pass https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection

RET SFC Aaron Lassiter

November 20, 1960 - September 14, 2024