Aaron Patterson Thorpe
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He is survived by two nephews, William (Cecillia) Thorpe, Shawn Thorpe; three nieces, Crystal Burney, Martina Thorpe, Leticia (Lyzerax) Hill; seven great nephews, Aaron Burney, Zebadiah Thorpe, Stephen Thorpe, Brandon Thorpe, Jalen Thorpe, Lyzerax Hill, Xavier Thorpe; four great nieces, Lexus Hill, Amanda Thorpe, Jada Thorpe and Keone Carper.
Aaron attended Lincoln Elementary, Edison Jr. High, Macomb Senior High School, Southeastern Community College, Western Illinois University, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He served in the United States Army for more the 20 years retiring in 1992. During his military career Aaron served overseas tours to France, Thailand, Italy, Korea, Germany and Saudi Arabia. He also served state side at Fort Sheridan, IL; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Fort Knox, KY; Fort Meade, MD and Fort Belvoir, AV.
He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1921 and served as Post Commander twice. Member of the American Legion Post 6, the NAACP, and was an active church member of the Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ. Aaron along with Allen Henderson was a Co-Founder of the summer youth program "P.R.I.M.E." He was employed at Western Illinois University from 1994 -2006 as a Parking Service Agent and WIU Police Officer from 1976-1978. When Aaron could find the time he loved to Fish.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday December 22, 2023 at Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ located at 1500 E. Pierce Street Macomb, IL. Family will greet friends from 11:00 am until time of service. Full Military Rites will immediately follow services. Repass will be held at the Macomb American Legion located at 221 E. Washington Street Macomb, IL. Memeorial contributions are suggested to the Macomb VFW & American Legion Honor Guard. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com
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Norman Rapalee
April 14, 2025
Aaron was the best man our family ever knew. We just heard about his death. We had been sending cards and letters for over a year. So sad to hear. He was a honest and kind guy that would do anything for you. He served with my husband at Ft Belvoir. He stayed at our house when he came back from Korea. He had such wonderful stories and so loved the military and his family. Sorely missed in this world. Jay and Nancy Rapalee
Patricia Ashby
December 20, 2023
He was a Great Guy!! Patti Ashby
Dean Barton
December 20, 2023
I served alongside Aaron in the late 80´s. We were senior noncommissioned officers assigned to a logistics support command in St Louis, MO. We´d both come from regular Army units overseas, he I believe from Korea and myself from Panama. Aaron was an extremely capable leader who looked out for the younger soldiers. He was also someone whom I could depend on to do the right thing. Later, after retirement we exchanged Christmas cards, his always being the first we´d receive in the holiday season.
I remain proud to call him my friend. My sincere condolences to his family and to those close enough to appreciate what an excellent person he was.
Dean Barton (1SG, USA Ret)
John Mills
December 20, 2023
My wife and I, John and Jeanne Mills, were stationed with Aaron in Naples, Italy in the early "80s at Radio Receiver Site, AFSOUTH, working with all the different branches of the US Military and NATO Command. He was the site "Supply guy" furnishing parts for various nation's and various ages of electronic assemblies. We enjoyed our time with him. He was the sparkplug of site morale, always ready to listen or talk. Over the years since, his Christmas Card was always the First to arrive. He was a good soldier. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Aaron.
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