Aaron Tyrone Wellman, affectionately known as "Toby", entered this life on August 26, 1949 in Winston-Salem, NC and transitioned on October 23, 2020. He attended the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County schools. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friend. One of the most endearing qualities of Toby was his sense of humor and love of laughter. He liked to laugh and to make others laugh so it was a joy to be around him. "Toby" also had a love for fishing, basketball, football, and he especially loved old school soul music. "Toby" was devoted and loyal to his family and never hesitated to reach out and help when he could. As a cafeteria chef, his other talents were showcased.

In his youth, he attended Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. As an adult, he attended church in Atlanta, GA. He had a love for God and Jesus and even in his illness he always loved having the Bible read aloud to him. He would have a smile on his face while listening to the Word. His faith was evident in the strength he showed to fight back during several critical battles he faced in the hospital. Even the doctors were amazed that "Toby" would not quit when they thought he had come to the end of his battle. They were amazed to see what the God he served could do. He taught us that "the battle is not yours, it's the Lord's" so just don't quit.

His sister, Jacqueline Rorie Higgins; stepmother, Lorrain Rousseau Rorie; stepfather, Melvin Jones; grandparents, Annie B. Rorie, Mabel (Future) Williams, and William Mason Wellman, all predeceased him.

"Toby" is survived by his parents: Dorris Wellman Jones and Henry Thomas Rorie, Sr.; his children, Aaron Wellman, David Smith, Antonio (Kimaya) Bryant of Winston-Salem, NC, Adrian (Lakeytra) Wellman of Decatur, IL and Kiona Wilson of Elizabeth City, NC; sisters, Cheryl (Rodney) Evans, Almetrice (Damon) Bey- Owens of Winston-Salem, NC, Synthi'a (Vannard) Penn-Valentine and Ramona Rorie (R.J.) Griffin-Noble; brothers, Henry Thomas (Pamela) Rorie, Jr., Garnett Wellman, Peter Penn, Jr. of Mocksville, NC and Sean Penn of Winston-Salem, NC; special aunt, Marilyn Williams; special uncle, Future Lee Williams; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Wellman may be publicly viewed from 12:00 PM~5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be private due to COVID-19 mandates. Interment in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

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