Aaron Nathaniel Anderson
Aaron Nathaniel Anderson, 53, a devoted father, son, brother, PaPa, partner, and friend, passed away April 16, 2024, at a health care facility in Chattanooga, surrounded by his family.
Aaron was born on April 3, 1971, in Chattanooga, to Nathaniel H. Anderson and Annie G Anderson.
He was a graduate of Tyner High School, class of 1989, where he was a valuable member of the Tyner Rams football team.
He also attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Aaron was baptized at a young age at Warren Chapel AME Church where he served faithfully from childhood.
He served as a mentor for Fathers to the Fatherless and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi.
Aaron knew no strangers and was always willing to give his first and last. He possessed a great personality and everyone that knows him will remember a time he made them laugh and gave his all.
Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Nathaniel H. Anderson; sister, Angie James.
He leaves cherished memories to his mother, Annie G. Anderson; two daughters, Ja’Sonna (Terin) Richardson and NaJa Anderson; grandchildren, King N. Richardson, Adaysha Richardson, Josiah Richardson, Hezekiah Richardson, and Ameer Richardson; life partner, Rhonda Jones; other family members and friends, Robert Pace, Romond Pace, Patrick Lindsey, April Tatum, and Michelle Savoy.
Public viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the funeral home.
A noon funeral service will be held on Friday, April 26, at Warren Chapel AME Church, at 503 N. Market St. in Chattanooga.
Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens East.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, Tn., 423 622-9995.