Aaron Willie Days Passes Away
Aaron Willie Days
Aaron Willie “Ply-Boy” Days was born on August 17, 1917 in Beaufort County, South Carolina to the late Jupiter and Flossie Days on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. “Ply-Boy” was called home on Saturday, July 17, 2010 while at Tara Nursing Home in Savannah, Georgia.
The funeral was held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was member. The arrangements were by Michael and Brown Funeral Home, Savannah Georgia. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Abraham, Etta, Peggy Marie and Sallie (Ninnie) Days; and his beloved cousins, Jerry, Walter, Benjamin and David Days.
Aaron's parents helped him develop good work ethics. He worked tirelessly on The Capers and Orange Grove Plantations on Saint Helena Island. After the death of his parents, he helped to raise his siblings. He was referred to as “Plow- Boy” pronounced as “Ply-Boy” because he could plow the fields exceptionally well and was a great farmer.
As a young adult, he moved to Savannah, Georgia in pursuit of a better life style and job opportunities. Despite his limited level of education and visual impairment, he became an Entrepreneur.
His businesses included the selling of spirits and food, firewood, ice cream, roasted and boiled peanuts and investing in real estate. Also as an Entrepreneur, he employed many workers and provided resources to help the needy. In addition, he also loved to sing and was often heard singing his favorite song, “Walk Around Heaven All Day” and he was known to play his gospel music loudly for the neighbors to enjoy.
While residing in Savannah, “Ply-Boy” met the late Isabell Rivers. As his life long companion and partner, they established a family unit which consisted of Isabell's two children: Elizabeth Simmons and Prophet Rivers, Sr. in which he helped to raise. Unfortunately, “Ply Boy” did not have any biological children. Later came many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
This wonderful union between 'Ply Boy” and Isabell lasted for over 50 years. Over time, he became fond of Isabell's granddaughter, Patricia Young and referred to her as his granddaughter as well. Patricia Young was dedicated and committed to making sure that “Ply-Boy” was comfortable during his last days.
Aaron left an indelible mark on all of the lives he touched. He was a man of great wisdom and love.
Those left to cherish his memory include his only niece, Dr. Judy Days-Dee and her daughter Judea L. Days Dee of Stone Mountain, Georgia; great-niece, Mrs. Rose Marie Burns and her son Terrance Singleton of Burton, South Carolina; great-nephew, Mr. Donald Singleton of Beaufort, South Carolina; and a host of other relatives in Savannah Georgia, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey and friends.











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