Aaron D. Herd

Aaron D. Herd, 39, passed away in Easton, MD at the University of MD Shore Medical Center on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

His passing was due to a sudden and severe illness.

Aaron was born at Dorchester General Hospital, in Cambridge, MD, on June 29, 1987, and was the son of Michael T. Herd and the late Roberta M. Herd.

He was a graduate of the Cambridge South Dorchester High School class of 2005, where he played trumpet in the marching band.

Aaron grew up being loved by many. He formed friendships from an early age playing little league, middle and high school band, and later on, the close group of friends he would make at the local restaurants he worked in around Cambridge. The last one being Lil’ Bitta Bull.

Aaron had a love for cooking, that he showed at his work as well as home. In his free time he enjoyed playing video games, owning an extensive collection. He also loved spending holidays with family and celebrating Christmas traditions at home with his father. The lighting of the Advent candles was one he especially loved.

He is survived by his father, Michael T. Herd of Cambridge; one brother, Matthew Herd and his wife Jaime Herd of Secretary; one sister, Deborah Graham and her husband Michael Graham of Preston; four nephews, Michael Graham, Jr. and his wife Kaitlyn Graham of Trappe, and Gabriel Graham, Jonathan Graham, and Daniel Graham, all of Preston; two aunts, Bonnie Reid and her husband Jeff Reid of Hudson, and Priscilla Jackson of Salisbury; also cousins Brian Kelly and his wife Lalita Kelly of Secretary, Jeff Kelly of Sharptown, and Susan Jackson of Wilmington, NC, and Connie Clopper and her husband Ryan Clopper of Salisbury.

Per the family’s wishes a private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Thomas Funeral Home, P.A., 700 Locust Street, Cambridge, MD 21613 to help defray funeral costs.