Aaron David Doss, 25, of Elmer, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012.

Aaron was born in Gunnison, CO, on June 12, 1987, the son of Ruby (Munden) Doss of LaPlata, MO and Melvin Doss of Franklin, MO. On January 1, 2011, Aaron was united in marriage to Mandy K. Duncan.

Aaron is survived by his loving parents; his devoted wife, Mandy and four wonderful sons, Keegan Aaron Doss, Easton Gage Doss, Ayden Matthew Doss and Cruz Duncan. He also leaves behind six caring brothers and sisters, Wesley Adam Doss and Devon of Columbia, MO, Leah Nikole Bramel and Michael, South Korea, Kayla Rainey and friend Jake Hermanson, Indianola, IA, Nate Doss and Aubry, Joplin, MO, Savanah Doss, Bartlesville, OK and Matthew True, TX. He was an adoring uncle to his beloved nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly; Brooklynn Doss, Sylvia Rainey, Trey Collins, Carter Doss, Alyssa Bramel, Treven Collins, Wylie Bramel, Cinnamon St. Clair, Cutter St. Clair, Morgan St. Clair, Willy St. Clair, and Raegan St. Clair. He will be sadly missed by his in-laws, Wanda and David St. Clair, Elmer, brother and sister-in-law, Chris (Candy) St. Clair, Gifford and brother-in-law, Aaron St. Clair, Elmer, aunt and uncle Deb (Larry) Fredman, LaPlata.

Aaron had many aunts and uncles who cherished their nephew; Janet Pharr and John, Columbia; DeAnna Slaughter and David, Columbia; Mary O’Haver & Jeff, Kirksville; Gail Johnson and Floyd, Kirksville; Roberta O’Haver and Darryl, Greentop; Charlotte Bealmear, Marquand; Clay Doss and Linda, Glasgow, Belinda Doss, Moberly; and DeAnn Davidson, Fulton.

Aaron lived life with passion and enthusiasm and he shared these gifts with everyone by especially his cousins, Adrian Hunolt and Jamie, Bob Hunolt, Michael O’Haver and Stacy, Kelly O’Haver and Nicole, Lisa (Ambrosia) Howard & Jim, Amy (O’Haver) Morris and Shawn, Tami O’Haver and Kandice Kopp, Kyle O’Haver and Yesenia Campa, Josh Davis, K.D. Johnson and Kyle Jennings, Stephanie Bealmear and Stacy Bealmear.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert Munden and Darlene Gillespie and his paternal grandmother, Leah Doss.

Arron attended Kirksville schools and was a graduate from Adair County R-I, Novinger with the Class of 2005. In 2007 he joined the United States Army, upon returning from the military he attended the Law Enforcement Training Institute in Columbia, MO, graduating in 2010. Aaron was an avid sportsman, who loved hunting, fishing, playing baseball and the great outdoors, he also loved the KC Chiefs, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be held Friday (August 10, 2012) with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday (August 11, 2012) at Travis-Noe Funeral Home, with Jeff Dodson officiating. Music selections will be “Daddy’s Hands”, “Go Rest High On That Mountain”, “I Love Your Love the Most” and “Just By Being You”. Interment will follow the service at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hurdland, Missouri. Aaron will be laid to rest next to his maternal grandmother, Darlene Gillespie.

Pallbearers will be Michael O’Haver, Kelly O’Haver, Bob Hunolt, Brian Easley, Bronson Moore and Gavin Howard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Aaron Doss Memorial Fund to help with his children’s education expenses. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.