St. George, UT - Aaron W. Spikes passed away from this life February 11, 2010. He was born in 1925 in Mobile, AL. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines from 1942 to 1972 , 30 years, and retired CW04. He was a three war veteran. He served in WWII, Iwo Jima, Guam, and in Korea, Incheon/Seoul and Chosin, also Vietnam. After retiring, he enjoyed acting in live theater and singing at Rosie OGradys with the Dixie Land Jazz Band in Pensacola, FL. One of the biggest pleasures of life Aaron experienced was traveling the back roads of America. He always picked a new road not traveled on each of his trips. On one of those back road trips with his first wife Nancy, they discovered the Mongollon Rim in AZ., it is to be his final resting place. Aaron discovered the beauty of St. George on a visit here in 2006, and decided to call it home. He enjoyed everything about this lovely place, the mountains, the people, and the peace of feeling happy. Aaron is survived by his children: Sharon Hafen (Don), Tracy Spikes (Carol), Debbie Collins (Mike),(also his little girl Tasha ), and Janet Bishop (dear friend). He is also survived by his brother, James Spikes of Mobile, AL; sisters, Florence Jones of Mobile, AL and Shirley Hopkins of Pensacola, FL; his grandson, Christian Ian Ross in Hawaii; and his second wife, Betty Spikes of Pensacola, FL. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Graff Spikes; his brother, Paul Spikes; and his grandson, John Aaron Ross. The world will be quieter without Aarons booming voice, and so many will miss him. A small memorial service will take place Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at The Unity Church of Positive Living, 198 North 100 East, St. George, Utah. Aarons ashes will be scattered in September at the Mogollon Rim, AZ. Aaron wrote, Many have said Ive been on stage most of my life. Here at the Mongollon Rim AZ, will be my final performance. The place where my ashes will be returned to earth and my spirit to Heaven. Thank You for being a great part of my life...whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime. Our special thanks to everyone at Southern Utah Home Care Hospice. We will miss you Daddy. From dads note book, Saying goodbye is the most difficult thing in life, and we never learn to be good at it . Semper Fi In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Aarons name to Southern Utah Home Care Hospice or The National Museum of the Marine Corps. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.