Aaron Isaac McDermott, Jr., lovingly known as "Grandpa Mac," 85, Evensville, Tenn., formerly of Woodsfield, passed away June 17, 2011 at his home. He was born Jan. 4, 1926 in Cleveland, a son of the late Aaron I and Ethyl Creamer McDermott.
For the last 22 years he served as a missionary with Amazing Grace Missions traveling to fairs and festivals all across the United States witnessing for our Lord Jesus Christ. His favorite verse was, "He that winneth souls is wise..." Proverbs 11:30.
He graduated from Pow-hatan High School and he was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He worked for Lenox Heating and Air Conditioning for a number of years, then in shipping and receiving for various companies. When he retired at the age of 62, he enrolled and graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a diploma in Bible. After graduation he joined AGM and began the ministry of winning the lost.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda (Paul) Bennett of Barnesville, Patti (David) Pyles of Beallsville; five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jeremiah, Mandy, Lisa, Leah; nine great-grandchildren, Emily, Ezry, Seth, Abigail, Noah, Lynneah, Hannah, Samuel, Benjamin; and a sister, Betty Sue Doty of Dayton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie B. Berisford McDermott.
He was a devoted father and grandfather and he will be sadly missed. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints," Psalm 116:15.
Friends were received June 20 at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, and funeral services were held June 21 at East Sunsbury Baptist Church near Beallsville, with Pastor Jeff Cox, Pastor Henry Westfield, Pastor David Pyles and Jermiah Pyles officiating. Burial followed in East Sunsbury Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 768.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Missions, P.O. Box 289, Dayton, TN. 37321.
For the last 22 years he served as a missionary with Amazing Grace Missions traveling to fairs and festivals all across the United States witnessing for our Lord Jesus Christ. His favorite verse was, "He that winneth souls is wise..." Proverbs 11:30.
He graduated from Pow-hatan High School and he was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He worked for Lenox Heating and Air Conditioning for a number of years, then in shipping and receiving for various companies. When he retired at the age of 62, he enrolled and graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a diploma in Bible. After graduation he joined AGM and began the ministry of winning the lost.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda (Paul) Bennett of Barnesville, Patti (David) Pyles of Beallsville; five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jeremiah, Mandy, Lisa, Leah; nine great-grandchildren, Emily, Ezry, Seth, Abigail, Noah, Lynneah, Hannah, Samuel, Benjamin; and a sister, Betty Sue Doty of Dayton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie B. Berisford McDermott.
He was a devoted father and grandfather and he will be sadly missed. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints," Psalm 116:15.
Friends were received June 20 at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, and funeral services were held June 21 at East Sunsbury Baptist Church near Beallsville, with Pastor Jeff Cox, Pastor Henry Westfield, Pastor David Pyles and Jermiah Pyles officiating. Burial followed in East Sunsbury Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 768.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Missions, P.O. Box 289, Dayton, TN. 37321.
Aaron Isaac McDermott, Jr., lovingly known as "Grandpa Mac," 85, Evensville, Tenn., formerly of Woodsfield, passed away June 17, 2011 at his home. He was born Jan. 4, 1926 in Cleveland, a son of the late Aaron I and Ethyl Creamer McDermott.
For the last 22 years he served as a missionary with Amazing Grace Missions traveling to fairs and festivals all across the United States witnessing for our Lord Jesus Christ. His favorite verse was, "He that winneth souls is wise..." Proverbs 11:30.
He graduated from Pow-hatan High School and he was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He worked for Lenox Heating and Air Conditioning for a number of years, then in shipping and receiving for various companies. When he retired at the age of 62, he enrolled and graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a diploma in Bible. After graduation he joined AGM and began the ministry of winning the lost.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda (Paul) Bennett of Barnesville, Patti (David) Pyles of Beallsville; five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jeremiah, Mandy, Lisa, Leah; nine great-grandchildren, Emily, Ezry, Seth, Abigail, Noah, Lynneah, Hannah, Samuel, Benjamin; and a sister, Betty Sue Doty of Dayton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie B. Berisford McDermott.
He was a devoted father and grandfather and he will be sadly missed. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints," Psalm 116:15.
Friends were received June 20 at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, and funeral services were held June 21 at East Sunsbury Baptist Church near Beallsville, with Pastor Jeff Cox, Pastor Henry Westfield, Pastor David Pyles and Jermiah Pyles officiating. Burial followed in East Sunsbury Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 768.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Missions, P.O. Box 289, Dayton, TN. 37321.
For the last 22 years he served as a missionary with Amazing Grace Missions traveling to fairs and festivals all across the United States witnessing for our Lord Jesus Christ. His favorite verse was, "He that winneth souls is wise..." Proverbs 11:30.
He graduated from Pow-hatan High School and he was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He worked for Lenox Heating and Air Conditioning for a number of years, then in shipping and receiving for various companies. When he retired at the age of 62, he enrolled and graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a diploma in Bible. After graduation he joined AGM and began the ministry of winning the lost.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda (Paul) Bennett of Barnesville, Patti (David) Pyles of Beallsville; five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jeremiah, Mandy, Lisa, Leah; nine great-grandchildren, Emily, Ezry, Seth, Abigail, Noah, Lynneah, Hannah, Samuel, Benjamin; and a sister, Betty Sue Doty of Dayton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie B. Berisford McDermott.
He was a devoted father and grandfather and he will be sadly missed. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints," Psalm 116:15.
Friends were received June 20 at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, and funeral services were held June 21 at East Sunsbury Baptist Church near Beallsville, with Pastor Jeff Cox, Pastor Henry Westfield, Pastor David Pyles and Jermiah Pyles officiating. Burial followed in East Sunsbury Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 768.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Missions, P.O. Box 289, Dayton, TN. 37321.
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