Ronald Richard Aloy

Ron’s father was in the United States Air Force, thus Ron spent most of his formative years in various states, cities, and primary schools; however, when Ron’s father was stationed in Roswell, New Mexico, Ron was able to complete his high school years at Roswell High School.

Ron was a gifted student and was awarded a scholarship to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, where he was to pursue a degree in engineering. Vietnam interrupted Ron’s college career.

Ron joined the United States Army. He was accepted into Officer Candidate School and graduated as Second Lieutenant. After OCS he attended flight school and became a helicopter pilot. On his second tour in Vietnam, while on a rescue and/or recovery mission, Ron’s helicopter was shot down and he was hit by a large mortar shell. Fortunately, Ron was rescued and was hospitalized at Vien Hoa. Ron was transferred stateside to San Francisco for continued wound recovery treatment. After recovery, he was then assigned to Ft. Sam Houston as a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Officer. In August 1973, he was released from active duty as a Captain.

Ron was always a very private person and rarely spoke of his military service. After much prodding, he shared with his children the medals he was awarded. He said there were a total of twelve, but these were the most meaningful to him: Air Medal for V for Valor, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and an individual award: The Cross of Gallantry from the Vietnamese Government.

After his military service, Ron completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southwest Texas State University. While in graduate school, his professors recognized Ron as an outstanding student. After completing his Master’s Degree, he was offered a teaching position at SWT and remained there for two years.

Living off base while stationed at Ft. Sam, he met the girl next door. Ron and Sharon’s first date was February 22, 1973, engaged July 1973, and marries December 1973. Ron said he was in a hurry because he didn’t want some Texas boy stealing Sharon away from him, and the rest is history. Ron and Sharon often laughed and said their marriage lasted so long because the first to leave got the four kids.

Realizing he needed to be able to support a family, Ron changed careers and went to work for the Veterans Administration. He attained the title of Supervisory Fee Appraiser. Ron made one more career move and became an independent residential appraiser until retirement in 2006.

The Aloy house was quite chaotic starting with the birth of their first son, Clay, in 1978, followed by Erin in 1981 and surprise twin boys Benjamin and David in 1983. Chaotic, yes, but filled with LOVE.

Ron enjoyed cooking his famous Italian dishes. What a treat to serve his ‘made from scratch’ ravioli.

Before the kids, Ron and Sharon’s favorite pastime was antiquing. If you have ever been to their home, it is an eclectic collection of found treasures. Ron enjoyed golf with the guys, but his real passion and skill was evident in his weekly poker games.

The last few years of Ron’s life were spent homebound due to a surgery that caused much care and debilitation, but Ron never lost his humor or positive outlook. He always said he would have died in Cambodia, so every day was a gift.

Ron is survived by his wife Sharon Baker Aloy; sons Clay (wife Virginia), Benjamin, and David (Jessica); granddaughters, Abigail and Adelaide; and numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICETUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 202411:30ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH & SCHOOL722 ROBINHOOD PLACE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78209

Pastor Michael Crocker will officiate. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.