James Aaron Strahan, 33, of Lorena, entered Heaven on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at approximately 5:28 p.m., where he was welcomed by other family members.
He was born to Mike & Judy Strahan on June 24, 1984. He attended Lorena and Midway Schools and graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in accounting. He enjoyed baseball, fishing and family. James Aaron had a big heart for animals.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Strahan; grandfathers, Donald Polk and Billy Strahan; and grandmother, Jo Nell Mangrum.
He is survived by his mother, Judy Strahan Yarber and step-father, Charles Yarber; grandmother, Erma Polk; brothers, Matt Strahan and wife, Jennifer, and Chas Yarber and Tammy; sister, Lindsey Martin and husband, Daniel; nephews, Hayden Strahan, Reece Martin, Dane Martin, Colton Yarber and Landon Yarber; niece, Danni Rose Martin; aunts, Donna Tadlock and husband, Lee and Lisa Ozment and husband, Danny, Lyzz Pickle, Kelli Coleman and husband, Dan, Sandy Thompson, and Janice Harris; uncle, Gregg Polk; and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Waco Humane Society or STA Southwest Transplant Alliance at 5489 Blair Road, Dallas, Texas 75231.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort.
Judy so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Judy we are so sorry for your lost. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy, my heart aches for your loss of your son. There are no words. Prayers for all
Judy,
There are no words, just know I love you. Time doesn’t always take care of everything. Scream when you need to????
Prayers for you and your family, Judy.
I am very sorry for your lost. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy, I am so very sorry for your loss!!! Sending my love and condolences to you, Gregg, Tot and all of your family!
I know your daddy Mike and your uncle Mike are there to welcome you with open arms, and we will see you again. I love you, sweet guy. Aunt Lyzz
Judy, Although there are no words to comfort and heal your horrendous loss and broken heart, please know I’m forever praying for love and peace to lift your spirit during this unimaginable loss of James Aaron!
Judy there are no words that I can write that would express how sorry we are for your loss. You know how much we love James Aaron and he will forever have our hearts. His beautiful smile and those eyes that melt your heart will always be how I remember him. Praying for you and all the family, he was and is loved by so many .
Judy very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God Bless and keep you.
Judy,
My heart aches for you and your family.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Judy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
Judy & family, so sorry for your loss. You & the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Judy,
All my love and prayers for you and your family. I’m so sorry…. I remember all our talks at work about our kids…… he and raevyn were the same age. Love u my friend.
Rest In Peace Aaron ! ????????????????
Thoughts and prayers for the family of James Aaron. I will always cherish the memories of our childhood. I will look forward to seeing him again one day in Heaven. May God provide comfort to all his loved ones during this time.
Judy and Matt,
Gary and I were heartbroken to hear of the loss of James Aaron. He was such a great friend to Hart during their years at Lorena. He was always a joy to have over to spend the night! Please know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers!????????
So sorry to hear!! Judy you and your family will be in my prayers!!
Judy: I am so so sorry to hear this horrible news about your beautiful son. We will keep you and your family in our prayers forever. The days and years ahead will be hard but just know you have many prayer warriors in your life that will be praying for comfort and peace for you. Love ya girl!
Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy you are in my thoughts and prayers. SSo sorry you are going thru this….
Just like you always told me James Aaron we did have a special connection from the second we met, the time we had is something i will never ever forget and will hold dear to my heart, I had just talked to you and i am forever grateful for that call and that the last thing you said to me was I love you! I will never understand why you had to leave us and I will miss you everyday!! I will miss our daily texts and calls and your laugh…oh i loved your laugh! Save me a spot up there James Aaron! Judy, I am so sorry for you loss! James always talked about you and how much he loved you! I will keep you and your family in my prayers! I am a better person for knowing your son!
Judy, I am so sorry. You know I feel your pain. Losing your child is the most painful event in your life and no words can be said to make it better. I know the only thing that eased my pain in a small way was knowing that the demons of addiction no longer had a hold of my son. Please know I will pray for you
So sorry. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy I am so sorry to hear about your son. I am praying for you and your family.
My condolences, dear family. Many happy memories of Aaron be with you all. And I hope that these promises from Jehovah God will help you to endure. “Do not be anxious….but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 25:8 NWT.
Judy, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Judy I’m so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you the Lord Comfort and give you Peace????????️????️????️
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you
I will forever cherish all of the great childhood memories I have with James Aaron. Fishing, 4 wheelers, tree houses, rope swings, swimming holes, late nights of hide and seek and spraying cars with super soakers, and so many other amazing times. I had an amazing childhood with James Aaron and our buddy Eric and am so greatful for all of it. I am so glad God let me be neighbors with him.
I have 50 million stories I could share, from the time he got that huge bump on his head from falling in the garage to zip line fails to chasing Jake around I could go on forever. Fireworks. Paintball guns. Bike ramps. And thank goodness we never built that half pipe. A LOT of “touch” football. I also have a decent sized scar on my back I know he was involved in even though I don’t remember what great feat we were trying to accomplish but I know it involved my treehouse and his 4 wheeler. I always enjoy telling people that ask about it that it’s from childhood shenanigans. Looking back it’s pretty amazing those boys put up with this messy tomboy the way they did but they never left me out and we always had more fun than we deserved and every time I was sad when the sun set and we had to go home.
I am also grateful our paths got to cross a few times as adults. Judy and Matt and family my heart is broken for y’all and I will be praying for you all. I will never forget that laugh and big old smile. Rest In Peace James Aaron.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for you loss, Judy. Our love and prayers are with your whole family.
Ron and Jan
I’m sorry for your loss. May God’s promise at John 5:28,29 of a future resurrection bring you comfort. Until that time comes, he assures us at Psalm 34:18 that he “is close to the brokenhearted” and “saves those who are crushed in spirit.” So he understands your pain and grief and is eager to help you by giving you the strength you need to cope during this most difficult time. (Philippians 4:13)
Judy I just heard about your loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Accept my condolence.
I was so sad to hear about the passing of James Aaron. Although I only knew him a few years in high school, he’s always been a friend that has stuck in my mind throughout the years. His smile was contagious and genuine. My deepest condolences and prayers to your family.
Judy,
It’s difficult to find the words to express how sad I feel for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Judy I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. I’m here if you need me as I always have been.
Judy, Matt, and Family,
We were heartbroken to hear about James Aaron. It was a pleasure seeing him grow from that precious little boy into a smart, kind, caring man. When our paths would cross over the years, he always had a hug and beautiful smile to share. I can still visualize he and Edward hopping the back fence to come over and swim with Emily and her friends and hear their laughter. He meant a lot to us and we will treasure those memories. Praying you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead. We are sincerely sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
James Aaron, don’t know when I’ll see you again but one day I will and we can talk and laugh about all the stupid and fun things we did while we had you down here. RIP Buddy