Aaron Timothy Iams, 31, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed Tuesday, October 26, 2010. A memorial service will be held 7 pm; Monday, November 1, 2010 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. preceding the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1501 Harding, Oak Grove, MO 64075 or the Spofford Home for children, 9700 Grandview Road, Kansas City, MO 64137.
Aaron was born May 24, 1979 in Independence, MO to Timothy and Jodie (Wade) Iams. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1997 and worked as a landscaper and a cook. During his high school years he competed as a bull rider in the MoKan Rodeo. He was an avid lover of the culinary arts, loved the rural life, liked to play his guitar and take care of his rabbit.
He was preceded in death by two grandfathers: Leroy Iams and Marvin Wade; and one grandmother: Violet Hargis.
His survivors include his parents: Tim and Jodie Iams of the home; a brother: Austin Iams of the home; one sister: Andrea Iams of Lenexa, KS; two nieces: Zoee and Kennadee Huskey also of Lenexa, KS; one grandmother: Margaret Iams of Independence, MO and many other loving family members.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO (816) 690-4441