Aaron Daniel Leader was born on September 4, 1980, in Okemah, Oklahoma to parents Brigita Leader and Michael Deer. He passed away from this life on January 12, 2026, in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 45.

Aaron loved sports and was a very competitive opponent. He was outstanding football player at Allen High School and excelled in many other sports. He graduated with the AHS Class of 1999. Aaron was a committed OU fan; he was already training his son (soon as he was walking) in basketball and football. He was a jokester and enjoyed a good laugh.

Aaron worked for the Commercial Brick Plant and was a very hard worker. Aaron’s dedication to his work was evident when he walked from Seminole to Wewoka when his car broke down. He was always willing to help his dad with lawn work during the summer. He was a kind and helpful individual, who would always help others when he could.

Aaron was a loving son, father, nephew and uncle. Always ready with something funny to say to make you smile or laugh. He loved animals and animals loved him. He had a way with and would make an instant connection and friend animals he encountered. Surely, the animals felt Aaron’s gentleness, empathy and nurturing spirit. He was blessed in the way of knowing both his traditional Muscogee ceremonies and Church religion, probably his main thing there was the food.

On April 29, 1990, Aaron placed his faith in the Lord and was baptized on May 27, 1990, by his dad at First Indian Baptist Church in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Liza and Barney Leader, and Robert and Amanda Deer.

Aaron is survived by parents, Brigita Leader, Shawnee, and Michael and Leslie Deer, of Holdenville; companion Twanna Jones; sons Kingston Hvresse (Moon) Leader of Seminole, Baby Drew Wagon of Poteau; stepsons Kevin and Keenan Tyner of Shawnee; sisterin- law Nyeishaand Richard Caldwell, Oklahoma City; and brother-in-law Juke Jones, Seminole. He also leaves his big brother Chris Leader, Shawnee, and Little Sis, Brittany Young and spouse, Derrick Hamilton, of Ada; two nephews; Malakhi and Helios, Shawnee, and Maximus (Max) Caldwell, Oklahoma City, Manuel Gallegos and Mikayla Gellegos, Ada. Plus numerous relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 19th, 1:00 pm at First Indian Baptist Church in Holdenville, with interment following at Deer Family Cemetery. A Wake Service was held at Fisher Funeral Home-Lillye Chapel on Sunday, January 18th.

Pallbearers were Ryan Moppin, Chris Kalinich, Juke Jones, Buck Cedartree, Chris Leader and Caleb Deer Aaron was dearly loved and his presence will be deeply missed in the home, and amongst family. At this time our family would like to express our gratitude to all the love, prayers and support we received from our family and friends. We especially want to acknowledge and express our gratitude to the Commercial Brick Plant Managers, Bob, Jimmy, Robert and Brian, for your generosity and being with us through the end.