Aaron Wilson Johnson, 81, died at Partners in Care Hospice House near his home in Bend, Oregon, on Saturday, June 22, 2024. A son of the late Carey Wilson and Bessie Lee Evans Johnson of Jefferson, SC, Aaron attended Jefferson High School, served in the US Navy, and attended Wingate University in Wingate, NC. Aaron spent a large part of his adulthood on the West Coast, in California and Oregon. Most recently he lived in Oregon and Florida.

Born April 26, 1943, Aaron was predeceased by his infant son, Jeffery W. Johnson (4/17/1960), wives, Shelby Jean Rollins Johnson, of Jefferson, SC; Carol Jean Hancock, of Long Beach, CA; and Ann Haberman of Vacaville, CA. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Michelle Johnson of Los Angeles, CA and granddaughter, Alyssa Jean Garzon; brothers, T. Calvin Johnson (Sherry) of Jefferson, SC; James "Jim" Johnson (Betty) of North Myrtle Beach, SC; sisters, Betty Johnson Knight (Lowell) of Charlotte, NC; and Shirley Johnson Mills (Gene) of Durham, NC; nieces and nephews are Michael Knight of Fort Mill, SC, Stacey Knight Fisher of Rock Hill, SC; Tommy Johnson of Weddington, NC, Joel Johnson of Little River, SC; David Mills (Leila Keen) of Durham, NC, and Meredith Mills Therrien (Scott) of Garner, NC.

Aaron grew up on the small SC farm passed down from paternal grandfather, Thomas Alexander Johnson, and then his parents. He spent many years running his auto dealerships in California. In retirement, he enjoyed golfing and fishing near his homes in Punta Gorda, FL, and Sunriver, OR. Then, for the past seven years, he relished looking at the lake from his lakeside home near Tampa, FL, and the river from his riverside home near Bend, OR, with his beloved companion, Emily Bleck.

A Graveside Service, officiated by Reverend Tommy Lee Sexton, Pastor, is planned for 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1357 Johnson Rd, Jefferson, SC. 29718.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send a memorial to Rocky Creek Presbyterian Church, or to the charity of one's choice.

The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the Graveside Service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Baumgartner Funeral Home (www.baumgartnerfh.com) of Pageland, South Carolina.