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Ronald A. Stephenson

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March 9, 2010

Ronald A. Stephenson, 61, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday March 6, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital following a lengthy battle with Lou Gehrigs (ALS) Disease. He was born May 3, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Edna Stephenson. Ron has lived in Ravenna since 1950 and retired from the Ravenna City Police Department where he was the Dare Officer for Ravenna City Schools. He was a member of the Portage County FOP #70, an Umpire for Ravenna City, a member of the Wheels of Faith Motorcycle Club for the Assembly of God Church in Ravenna where he was a member and was an avid golfer enjoying a hole in one at Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Survivors include his sons Bryan (Janice) Stephenson of Cuyahoga Falls, Craig Stephenson, Heath (Candace) Stephenson, daughters Valarie Stephenson, Kassidy Stephenson, Roni Jo Stephenson and Mackenzie Stephenson all of Ravenna. Grandchildren Megan, Maddison, Brandon, Rocky and step brother Carl (Audrey) Stephenson of Michigan and best friend Deb Shreves also survive. Calling hours will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday March 10, 2010 at the Shorts-Spicer-Crislip Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel with FOP services at 8 PM. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday at the Ravenna Assembly of God Church with Pastor Gary Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery Ravenna, Ohio. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials may be made to the ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) Association. (Shorts-Spicer-Crislip, Ravenna Chapel, (330) 296-6858, RC, 3-9-10 & 3-10-10)




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    Posted by leftyhelen1117 March 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time.

Mr. Stephenson was always so kind to my family and I. I remember my brothers always used to play wiffle ball in the back yard and Ron would always stop by and play a few innings with them!
Seeing a cop car in our driveway always gave my mom a heart attack, but then she realized who it was!

I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a great man. He will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,
Kristin Simpson (Renner)

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    Posted by Citizen March 10, 2010
Who are you to judge? It's not your obituary, so don't worry about it!

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    Posted by SmithTN March 9, 2010
God Bless your family and sorry for your loss but since when do they list best friends as survivors.

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    Posted by marroos1 March 9, 2010
He was a great guy and will be missed by many ...

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    Posted by Citizen March 9, 2010
Rest in peace, Ron! Love you! Laura Chambers

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    Posted by kd92103 March 9, 2010
Valarie, Brian & Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Although it has been many years since I last saw any of you, you are in my thoughts often. Your Dad was a good man and will be missed by many.
Regards,
Kevin Poling
kd92103@gmail.com

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    Posted by armyteam23 March 9, 2010
May God continue to bless Ron and each of the lives he has touched in our community throughout his life. He was passionate and driven to make a difference - and he accomplished his goals.

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