James Ronald Spiker

James (Jim) Ronald Spiker passed away in the early morning of Tuesday January 30th, 2024 at Sentara Hospital in Woodbridge, VA. Born on July 6th, 1943 to John and Thelma Spiker of Baxter, West Virginia, Jim was 80 years old. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during the missile crisis, and later served in the Vietnam conflict. After his military service, he moved to Alexandria, Va. and then Dale City, Va. with his wife Irene where he had a long career as a correctional officer at Lorton Reformatory. Upon retiring from Lorton, he worked as a probation and parole officer for the state of Virginia for many years. Jim was a lifetime member and past All-American Post Commander at VFW Post 1503 in Dale City, VA. The VFW community was like a second family to Jim and he spent much time at Post 1503, making many dear friends throughout his life. He also served as Quartermaster for several years and helped bring many veterans into the post and the community. He is fondly remembered for playing Santa Claus for kids at the post for many years. Jim enjoyed golfing, hunting, and watching sports of all kinds. He had played basketball while attending high school in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was also a lifelong Washington Redskins fan. He loved listening to the music he grew up with, especially 50s rock and roll, doo-wop and country. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Dale City, Va. He was preceded in death by his lifetime love Irene Spiker (Sabo) who passed in July, 2020 after 53 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his father John Spiker, mother Thelma Spiker (Connor), brothers Gilbert Spiker, Robert Spiker, Thomas Spiker, William Spiker, and sisters Betty Wilson and Norma Jean Keener. Jim is survived by his son Stephen Frederick (Fred) Spiker, daughter-in-law Tara Ione Spiker and grandson Eric Alexander Spiker of Fredericksburg VA, sister Vivian Roberts of Fairmont, WVa. and long-time family friend and caregiver Rachelle (Rocky) Garber of Woodbridge, Va. The family will receive visitors on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 4-8:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home. Interment with military honors to follow at Quantico National Cemetery.

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James Ronald Spiker

January 30, 2024