Aaron Dow's Obituary
Aaron (AD) Keith Dow, 46, passed away April 08, 2023. He was born March 26, 1977, in Boonville, MO, the son of Paul and Cecelia Dow. Services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 1:00 PM at H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Boonville, MO. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Services will be live streamed at 1:00 PM through the HT May & Son Funeral Home Facebook page and can be found at https://www.facebook.com/htmayfuneralhome.
Aaron grew up in Boonville, MO where he attended the Boonville Public Schools, and he attended Hickman High School; he was a star player on the varsity track team.
One of Aaron’s most recent accomplishments was getting certifications in the field of construction. Aaron loved tinkering, he could fix or rig anything on a house or car.
He was a beautiful person and it showed in his spirit. Aaron loved people, his family, brothers and especially his two sons with whom he cherished, watched over and enjoyed spending time. He loved that Plais enjoyed working construction, which was his passion!
Aaron’s love ran deep for his longtime friend; Amber Staehle and her two children; JzyeShawn and Jasmine Staehle. He talked about them often and he remained in their lives all throughout good and tough times.
He leaves to continue his life through a host of family who truly love him: his children; two sons: Plais Kevon Dow, Ray Luce-Dow both of Columbia, Mo; his father Paul Hillard Dow of Columbia, MO; his siblings Paul (PD) Dwight Dow of Mesa, AR, and Kelvon William Dow of Columbia, MO; nephews Chris Dow and Elijah Dow; and a niece Raechell Carpenter; his maternal grandmother, Mayme Williams, a host of family including Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and an abundance of friends.
He was proceeded in death by his mother, Cecelia Williams-Ganaway; stepfather, Chester Ganaway; grandparents; Hillard and Ethel Dow; grandfather; William C. Williams; aunts; Cheryl Young and Renae Day; and his uncles; Dwight Dow and Gregory Eugene Williams (whom Aaron loved dearly and called him, “twin”).
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