Born in Peoria, IL on July 15, 1940, Ron graduated from Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School in 1958.
He worked in the construction business for most of life and has been retired for 10 years.
Ron had a passion for NASCAR , gardening, old cars and tinkering.
He was preceded in death by his parents, lifelong companion, Becky Keegan and grandson Joshua Thompson.
Survivors include his children, Shelley Christman (Kenney), Crystal Scott (Oscar), Tammy Taylor (Paul), Doug Kinsey, Gloria Mathis (Gene), Dianna Hodges, Danny Parker and Carla Maggard; sister, Sherrie Harrman; his old girl Sadie (beloved dog); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Ron's life will be held Monday, Jan 29th at 1:00 pm at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Pop said "make donations anywhere you want, but the Humane Society is good".