With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Aaron Amos McCray, 66, of Cross, SC, widower of the late Joy Randle, who passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Life Reflections

Aaron Amos McCray Jr was born on September 8th, 1959, in Berkeley County, South Carolina to the late Vermell McCray and Aaron McCray Sr. He peacefully departed this life on Saturday January 10, 2026, at Roper St. Francis Berkley Hospital in Summerville, South Carolina.

At an early age, Aaron became a member of Messiah Reformed Episcopal Church with his parents and siblings. Aaron attended Cross High with the Class of 1979 where he enjoyed years on the football field!

At an early age Aaron became a Brick mason in Charleston County where he met his late wife, Joy! Their union was blessed with two boys. He later relocated to Sacramento, California where he retired as a Chef! Aaron moved back to his hometown in 2016! He enjoyed taking care of his mom until she entered into eternal rest! He enjoyed cooking for the family and spending time in the yard with friends!

Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, Vermell S. McCray and Aaron McCray Sr; one son, Darnelle White; a sister, Mary Alice Sanders; a sister-in-law, Delphine Ann McCray; his brothers-in-law, Ray Benekin and James Gillard; and a beloved nephew, A'Mori OJ McCray.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his sons, Jermaine Randle (Sarah) of Washington State, Aaron M. Randle of the home; one daughter-in-law, Christina White of Charleston. SC; ten grandchildren; his siblings, Thomasina (Ralph) Register of Georgia, Christine Benekin of Pineville, SC, Vanessa McCray of Georgia, Rosalee Gillard of Cross, SC, Gwen (Alton) Pringle of Ridgeville, SC, Horace McCray of Cross SC, Barbara (Thomas) Dawson of Pineville, SC, Kenneth (Jennifer) McCray of California, Jeffery (Sandy) Sanders of Holly Hill, SC, Cynthia (Stephen) Porter of Dothan, Alabama and Ruby Rembert of North Carolina; a devoted best friend, Paul Bradly; a devoted niece, Janet McCray; along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, classmates, and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 544 Jehovah Lane, Cross, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of St. Stephen, SC. 843-354-2292.