William Spikes Obituary

William E. "Wes" Spikes

Shreveport, LA - A memorial service celebrating the life of William E. (Wes) Spikes, 76, of Shreveport, LA, will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 1:00 PM. in the chapel at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, with Reverend Conrad Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service. Wes was born September 28, 1936, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.A. in Business Administration and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired after thirty years from the Ideal Cement Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. William E. Spikes, and sisters Maggie Spikes Waldren and Sylvia Spikes Rainwater. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Ann Trieschmann Spikes, daughters Sarah Rutland of Memphis, Tennessee and Sylvia Cook and husband Foster Cook of Shreveport, grandchildren Savannah Rutland, Drew Rutland, Dylan Cook, and Reily Cook. In lieu of flowers, if one wishes to make a memorial gift, please consider Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105.

Published by Shreveport Times on Jan. 4, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LeeLee & Bill Marshall

January 6, 2013

I remember Wes from many years ago when he used to visit Newport, AR. He was a larger than life person and quite unforgettable. My sympathy goes out to his wife and family upon his death.

Molly Welch

January 5, 2013

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to William E. (Wes) Spikes our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Wes. And to Wes it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Wes, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Wes' family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

January 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Spikes family. I have such fond memories of Mr. Spikes. He will be truly misseed by all.

Nancy Lodestro-Boggs

January 4, 2013

It was with deep rwemorse that we heard of the death of our friend and my old colleague, Wes. Wes and I worked together for many years and had a wonderful friendship. Our deepest sympathy go to his wife Ann and their two lovely daughters. So long, old friend. I will never forget you.

John Hillis

January 4, 2013

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