1933
Ronald
2012
Ronald L. Retherford
February 24, 1933 — July 4, 2012
Ronald L. Retherford "Smokey", age 79, of Marion, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born February 24, 1933, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Ralph and Virgialee (Colcord) Retherford. He married Carol Curfman on June 12, 1955, and they shared 57 years together. She survives.
Ronald was a graduate of LaFontaine High School. He worked as a warrant officer for the Army National Guard for 33 years. He was also a mechanic for Indiana Michigan Electric Company for 14 years, and did some farming on a small farm.
He was a member of Central Christian Church; the American Legion Post #0705; Farm Bureau CO OP; and a life member of the BPO Elks Lodge #195. Ronald enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and was an all-around outdoorsman. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include: his wife of 57 years, Carol Retherford of Marion, Indiana; two sons, Randy (Katie) Retherford of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Rusty (Angila) Retherford of Evansville, Indiana; daughter, Rhonda (Mitch) Edwards of Orlando, Florida; brother, Richard Retherford of Marion, Indiana, sister, Roberta Klein of Marion, Indiana; grandchildren, Brittani (Alex) Beardsley and Phillip Edwards, both of Florida, Rachel Retherford, Ross Retherford, Liza Rethford, and Maddie Retherford, all of Indiana.
Funeral Services will be held at Noon, Monday, July 9, 2012, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, with Reverend Tom Mansbarger officiating.
Burial will follow services at Gardens of Memory, Huntington County, Indiana with full military honors.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2012, Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.
He was born February 24, 1933, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Ralph and Virgialee (Colcord) Retherford. He married Carol Curfman on June 12, 1955, and they shared 57 years together. She survives.
Ronald was a graduate of LaFontaine High School. He worked as a warrant officer for the Army National Guard for 33 years. He was also a mechanic for Indiana Michigan Electric Company for 14 years, and did some farming on a small farm.
He was a member of Central Christian Church; the American Legion Post #0705; Farm Bureau CO OP; and a life member of the BPO Elks Lodge #195. Ronald enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and was an all-around outdoorsman. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include: his wife of 57 years, Carol Retherford of Marion, Indiana; two sons, Randy (Katie) Retherford of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Rusty (Angila) Retherford of Evansville, Indiana; daughter, Rhonda (Mitch) Edwards of Orlando, Florida; brother, Richard Retherford of Marion, Indiana, sister, Roberta Klein of Marion, Indiana; grandchildren, Brittani (Alex) Beardsley and Phillip Edwards, both of Florida, Rachel Retherford, Ross Retherford, Liza Rethford, and Maddie Retherford, all of Indiana.
Funeral Services will be held at Noon, Monday, July 9, 2012, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, with Reverend Tom Mansbarger officiating.
Burial will follow services at Gardens of Memory, Huntington County, Indiana with full military honors.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2012, Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.
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