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Aaron Shults

December 01, 1940 - July 11, 2014

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Obituary For Aaron Shults

Aaron Lawrence Shults, Jr., 73, of Sherman, passed away Friday, July 11th, at Texas Health Presbyterian/WNJ in Sherman. A memorial service and Masonic Rites is scheduled for Monday, July 14th, at Dannel Funeral Chapel. Interment of cremains will be in Grove Hill Cemetery at a later date. Aaron was born December 1, 1940, in Dallas, TX, to Helen Beaver and Aaron Lawrence Shults, Sr. He married Earlette Taylor in 1959 in Dallas, TX. He was retired from the Dallas Police Department with over 20 years of service as a helicopter pilot. He served in the United States Navy from 1959-1965, and was a CWO in the US Army Reserves for over 20 years afterward. He was part owner in Telstar Transports, Addison Pilot Shop, and was an instructor at Southwest Airlines Pilot Training Center. Aaron worshiped in the Presbyterian church and was an active Mason for many years. Aaron is survived by his beloved wife Earlette, his children: Christina(Tom) Eyres of Boerne, TX, and Athena Lee Reyna(David) of Glenn Heights, TX; brothers: Wesley ‘O.C.’ Shults, Don Shults and Jerry Shults; sister Cheryl Moore; grandchildren: Christopher Eyres, Taylor Reyna, Wendy Reyna, Taylor Wells, Miranda Wells, Aaron L. Shults III, and Kimberly Malorzo; great grandchildren: Amber Malorzo, Avery Malorzo and Alicia Contreras. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother George Shults, and his son Russell Lawrence Shults. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored by memorial donations to any organization or research fund working to cure diabetes.

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  • December 26, 2014

    Joseph Moran

    Blue skies & Tailwinds sir. ~ Joseph Moran, Macau SAR

  • July 22, 2014

    Chaplain Al Taylor

    On behalf of the Chaplains of the Dallas Police Department I extend my sincere condolences to the Family of Aaron "Larry" Shults who served the Dallas Police Department for many years. I wish for you God's strength to face each day, His peace and grace to fill your lives and His comfort to surround you during your sorrow. Blessings to you all. Chaplain Al Taylor Dallas Police Department ~ Chaplain Al Taylor, Dallas, Texas

  • July 15, 2014

    Jerry Foster

    My prayers are with the entire family as we know you will miss him severely. I had the opportunity to work with Aaron when he was working in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas. He was a fine officer and friend ~ Jerry Foster, Plano, Texas

  • July 14, 2014

    Johnny Corum

    I was privileged to work with Aaron when we were assigned to the Special Enforcement (Holloway's Raiders) and he was a fine policeman and good friend. He was an outstanding pilot in Helicopter and was always helpful if we needed air support on crime problems. My prayers are with his family during this time of difficulty . ~ Johnny Corum, Plano, Texas

  • July 13, 2014

    Lynne Puckett

    My heart is very sad over your loss. Mike often spoke of Larry with great pride. ~ Lynne Puckett, Forney, Texas

  • July 13, 2014

    Tim & Keela Puckett

    Cousin Larry was loved and admired by many, he will alway's be known and remembered as "My Hero". Our Love and Respect, ~ Tim & Keela Puckett, Mobile, Alabama

  • July 13, 2014

    James Beaver

    I always looked up to Larry and looked forward to seeing him at our family functions when I was a kid. So proud that he was my cousin. ~ James Beaver, Lewisville, Texas

  • July 13, 2014

    John R. Allen

    May Larry RIP,and his family and friends find comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ. Larry was a Good Police,a Good Avaitor,a Good Mason,a Good Person,and a Christian Gentleman. John Allen Ret. DPD & Ret. Alvarado PD ~ John R. Allen, Arlington, Texas

  • July 13, 2014

    Rufus High DPD#1206

    So sorry to hear about Larry - he was a good police officer. Larry always had a smile on his face & was a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed. ~ Rufus High DPD#1206, Savoy, Texas

  • July 12, 2014

    G. M. Tippit

    Extremely sorry to hear about this. Larry was a dear friend and Brother Mason. I am unable to be present in person at his memorial. But I will be there in my thoughts & prayer. So Mote it Be ~ G. M. Tippit, Dallas, Texas

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