Carl Aaron Webb Jr

Aaron Webb, (known to several as Pop) of Lee passed away at age 82 on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. The Madison County native was born September 19, 1937 in Lee, Florida. He was the son of the late Rev. Carl A. Webb, Sr. and Gracie M. Hicks Webb. Aaron attended Enterprise School, Lee School and graduated from Madison High School. He married the love of his life, Norma Lee Downing of Pinetta, on May 23, 1959. Aaron was a farmer, raising chickens and growing tobacco. Aaron was known for producing some of the finest tobacco in Madison County. If ever there was a self-made man, it was Aaron Webb. He never threw anything away. Most of his farm equipment he designed and built out of scraps. In fact the equipment he made worked better and lasted longer than anything you could buy. The Webb family was the 1983 Farm Family of the Year. In addition to farming, Aaron drove a school bus for Madison County Schools for more than 20 years. There was no doubt in anyone’s mind that Mr. Webb was in charge on that bus. Though he never made it a career, Aaron was a licensed electrician. Aaron was a follower of Jesus Christ. He and Norma were members of Midway Baptist Church in rural Madison County. For many years Aaron was the song leader and Norma played the piano and organ. He also taught Sunday School for many years and served as a deacon. In 1977 he and Norma along with their children moved into a new brick home that Aaron practically built by himself. It took him 5 years to complete it. Aaron made sure the house was well built and solid. Jokingly it has been stated the house was so well insulated that the heat from their first winter there was still in the house. Aaron is survived by his children, Tori Webb Woods (Big Mike) of Lee; William F. (Bill) Webb (Sharon) of Tallahassee, and Margaret Pinkard Mathis NeSmith of Valdosta, GA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ashley Woods Hutchinson (Edward) of Lee and Adam Woods of Lee; His great grandchildren that survive are Kaitlyn Hutchinson and Hagan Hutchinson of Lee and Corey Walker (Emily) of Berea, KY. Other survivors include his sister-in-law, Deanie Webb and nieces, Nicole Webb Holeman and Grace Webb Willaford. In addition to his parents, Aaron was preceded in death by his wife, Norma D. Webb; his brother, Lex D. Webb, his grand-daughters Traci Mathis and Kim Mathis, and his in-laws, William Green Downing and Ossie Lee McCullough Downing. Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 7, 2020 with Rev. Tommy Thigpen officiating. Music was provided by Andy Daughtry. Burial followed at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison. Those who wish are encouraged to make a donation in Aaron’s memory to the American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org. Beggs Funeral Home in Madison assisted the family with the arrangements.

Carl Aaron Webb Jr

September 19, 1937 - March 3, 2020