Ronald "Ron" Mabry Moon

Ron was born December 2nd 1944 in Cullman County Alabama. His family moved to Birmingham Alabama in 1950. He was a graduate of West End High School in December of 1963. Ron then attended Alabama College (now the University of Montevallo) and received his Bachelor of Science degree in December of 1967. Because of his love for Montevallo, he returned to his alma mater and received his Masters degree in 1978.

Ron’s work career included time with first national bank until he joined the Alabama National Guard in 1967. Following his training with the National Guard, he began his tenure as an educator with Minor High School. In 1972, he developed and became the instructor of the Retailing and Merchandising program at Bessemer State Technical College. He was an extraordinary instructor, highly esteemed by his students and is still friends with students from both Minor High School and Bessemer Tech. In 1985, Ron became an administrator with Bessemer Tech prior to serving as the Dean of instruction until 2005. He was selected by his peers to receive the Dean of the Year Award, which was a statewide honor. Ron finished his career there as the interim President of Bessemer State Technical College. In 2006, Ron served as Dean of Instruction at Wallace State Community College until his retirement in June of 2007.

Ron had many hobbies. He enjoyed fishing, particularly at Bazemore Mill Pond in southeast Alabama. He enjoyed many years fishing there with his father-in-law, his wife and sons, and friends. Collecting guns, old coins, and finding arrowheads gave him many hours of pleasure. Ron enjoyed hunting as well and was a member of the Alabama Sportsman Club. In addition to these activities, Ron loved the sport of boxing. He was involved with developing the sport in the state and judged professional and amateur boxing matches for 40 years. He was a licensed member of the Alabama Athletic Commission as a judge.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad Moon and Montez Moon. His wife of 48 years, Patricia Stewart Moon, and his two sons, Jason Allen Moon and Justin Daniel Moon, survive him. Surviving him also are his two granddaughters Kaitlyn Grace Moon and Madison Page Moon. He genuinely loved being their “Poppy.” Ron is also survived by his brother-in-law, Mike Stewart (Jawana) of Dothan, AL; nephew, Spencer Stewart, US Army, as well as several cousins throughout the state and by many friends.

Services will be held Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama. Bryan Moody and Ken Craig from the Helena Church of Christ, where Ron and his wife are members, will officiate. Serving as pallbearers are Mike Bailey, Jaime Day, Jason Moon, Justin Moon, Joby White, and Flynn Gerald. Honorary pallbearers are Hace Aldridge, Jerry Black, Gary Frye, Mike Stewart, Waynard White, Calvin Nelson, Bryce Grizzard, and Craig White. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 until 2:00. Service will be at 2:00.