Lawrence Ronald Rood, 73 of Shady Spring, WV passed away November 14, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House – Beckley. He was born October 9, 1947 in Fayetteville, WV to the late Perry Rood and Verna Johnson Rood.
Ron was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with both the US Army and the US Air Force. He attended New Life Baptist Church and enjoyed woodworking, rock throwing, fishing and truly loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Robbie Rabon; two brothers, Danny and Timmy Rood.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 28 years, Brenda Rood; sons, Larry Rood and wife Amanda, Joe Rood and wife Joanne, Charles Stanley and wife Bonita; daughter, Lora Clarkson and husband Richie; Grandchildren, Lindsey, Jon, Zeth, Ashley, Dakota, Kandy, Terry, Nicole, Kerra, Greta, Chris and Michael; and 25 great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Bowers Hospice House, Mark Washington at the Beckley VA and the Staff of Kindred Care for the care that they received.
Funeral Service will be held at Blue Ridge Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00 – 2:00.
In keeping with current heath restrictions all guest must wear facial coverings and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Bowers Hospice House – Beckley in Memory of Lawrence “Ron” Rood.