Ron was also very active in the community. He was a life member of the Akron Baptist Temple, volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was 32nd degree Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Kim (Gary) Somerville, Terri (Buddy) Tharp and Randy (Dana); grandchildren, T.J. (Meghan), Nicole (Chris), Gary (Kelly), Travis (Felecia), Jennifer (Tristan), Rebecca, Collin and Amanda; and great-great grandchildren, Cade, Riley, Caiden, Addison, Adam, A.J. and Amelia.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 760 E. Market St. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tim Huth officiating, with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels or Hospice of Summa.
