French said Aaron grew up in Mustang where his mother still resides. He was a part of the "best family Christmases" and traveled to Six Flags amusement park almost every summer.

"He liked anything fun," she said.

French said the last time she saw and spoke with Aaron was at a Father's Day barbecue June 21 in Oklahoma City.

"He promised me he would turn himself in the next day," she said.

The mother said June 22 was Aaron's 27th birthday, and she had a feeling he wouldn't keep that promise.

French said Aaron was a talented artist. He enjoyed creating tattoos.

"He's always had a gift for that," she said.

French said her son also leaves behind his wife, Lyndzi, daughter, Aaryn Madison, 7, and a son, Dayton Michael, 3.

"Aaron was just into fun. He was so much fun growing up," his mother recalled.

Services are tentatively set for Tuesday at the Bridge Assembly of God Church in Mustang.

Meghan McCormick

366-3539

mmccormick@normantranscript.com