SFC (Ret) Harry Ronald Aspeotes

On August 7, 1953, Harry Ronald Aspeotes was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Harry Aspeotes and Ella Dorothy (Starr) Aspeotes. As a young boy, Harry grew up in Pennsylvania and Ohio before joining the United States Army in 1972. He earned several awards and commendations, some of which included the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (4), Mechanic Badge, Southwest Asia Service Medal with3 Bronze Service Stars, and Kuwait Liberation Medal. He had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and retired in 1992 at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. While stationed in South Carolina, Harry met a young lady by the name of Susan Elizabeth Lynn. They were united in marriage on June 7, 1976, in Columbia, South Carolina. Harry and Susan shared over 48 years of marriage together and two children: Melody and Ronald. After retiring from the military, Harry and Susan decided to return to the Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri area to raise their family. After moving to the area, Harry continued to serve his country as a civil service employee on Fort Leonard Wood, except for a couple years when he worked as an over the road truck driver. He spent 15 years working in troop transport before retiring. In his spare time, Harry enjoyed being outdoors while fishing and hunting and also liked to do mechanical work. Even though he often had a hard time showing it, Harry deeply loved his children and grandchildren. Harry passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, in the Dixon Nursing and Rehab Center of Dixon, Missouri having attained the age of 71 years. Harry is survived by his wife: Susan Aspeotes of the home; two children: Melody Aspeotes-Jensen (Eric) of Syracuse, UT and Ronald George Aspeotes (Sherry) of Crocker, MO; four grandchildren: Robert Jackson (Hannah) of Fayetteville, NC, Josh Jones (Kayla) of Rolla, MO, Cody Jones of Crocker, MO, and Angelica Cole of Syracuse, UT; one great grandchild: Jamison; one brother: Larry Aspeotes of Columbus, GA; one sister: Ella McGatha of the State of Florida; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by one sister: Paula Jean Aspeotes and one granddaughter: Kaylee Marie Aspeotes. Even though he is gone from our sight, Harry’s commitment to his country will live on in our hearts forever. Graveside servivces with military honors were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville with Chaplain (CPT) Jordan Ballard officiating. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of SFC (Ret) Harry Aspeotes to the Waynesville Animal Shelter and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

SFC (Ret) Harry Ronald Aspeotes

August 7, 1953 - January 4, 2025