Ronald Anthony Major (Ronnie), at the age of 71 passed away on January 31st, 2021. He received his promotion from his earthly home where he resided most of his life in Rochester Hills with his younger years growing up in Troy, Michigan. He now is with our Savior in a mansion built for each of us in glory. He is in the company with angels singing perhaps receiving some lessons as he struggled to carry a tune.
Ronald was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 22nd, 1949 and graduated from Troy High the class of 1968. He met his future wife, Diane McKenzie while coaching youth baseball. With a bunch of children by her mother’s side walking to the stands Ron thought the kids were all from the neighborhood. He was partially right but it was the entire McKenzie family, 11 children at the time. Ron could not muster the courage to ask her out so he had Diane’s brother, Greg who was on the team to do it for him. As the story goes, she said yes and they were married on July 24th, 1971. This coming July would have been their golden anniversary, 50 years that they were looking forward to celebrating.
He loved playing baseball and coaching in his younger years including coaching his own children. Ron loved to fish, hunt and work in his garage completing woodworking including constructing his own wood canoe. Ron was a kind, jovial, and loving man who volunteered his time for many friends, family and organizations. This included several years serving as a Deacon for the Waterford Church of Christ and one of the acting Directors of the Michigan Sunset International Bible Institute. He enjoyed shows about Alaska and was able to realize his dream of traveling there twice where he basked in the beauty of the land and catching king salmon and halibut.
His love for his family was second to his devotion to the Lord. One would say raising a family was his proudest accomplishment in his life. He is survived by his wife Diane McKenzie Major and his children Sherrie Van Buren (deceased F Clark Van Buren), Louis Major (Jennifer), Brandon Major (Chrissy). A loving father who taught them about life, an honest day’s work, being kind to others, life's joys and its difficulties and most of all about God. He is survived by his grandchildren Chad, Adam, Tru, Sammy, McKayla, Josiah, Gracelyn and Isaac. He is survived by his siblings Louis Major (Dorothy), Lurana Munyan (deceased – Gerald Munyan), Johnny Major (Peggy). He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elizabeth Major. His brother Raymond Major (Madeline) and sister Lucille Huffman (Stanley). Ron was born into a large family and married into one as well. He loved each and every friend and family member. One of the joys of life is knowing you are loved and also loving one another. He will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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