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My uncle Ron was such an important person in my life He  must be the sweetest person I’ve ever known my whole life. I enjoyed being around him having conversations , we had a lot in common. His love of music ,is love of nature, his love of family. I am so happy that I was close with my uncle he even DJ my wedding and when I was trying to sell paintings  to get my art business off, he bought one.  He would often call just to check in if  I haven’t talk to him in a few months.  I feel so blessed and privileged to have known him and had him in my life. He is deeply missed and always will be. May you rest in peace Uncle Ron.

In the gloomiest of moments or amidst the biggest challenges, emotions like anger, resentment, or disappointment were seemingly short lived for him – life was simply too short – “Let it go,” he’d say. “Move on,” he’d say, and he meant it. And on we’d go . . .  
 
He is missed by all who knew him, but he will be especially missed by me.  
I was so blessed to have had him in my life, blessed to have shared the journey with him, blessed to have been there with him all the way, and blessed to have learned so much from him.
I miss him greatly. I will miss him and miss him and miss him . . .
Someday I will see him again, and we will talk and talk and talk, and we will make each other chuckle and laugh.
 
I loved him so much, and he knew that. He was my quiet hero. He is my hero now . . .
My big brother Ron.
 
Written with love by Ron’s sister, Wendy
 
A last thought. . .
 
True to himself forty-eight hours before Ron passed away, he was still quietly joking about the nurses and other things. He was still smiling at me when he opened his eyes, and though whispering, he was still complimenting my bright yellow sweater.
I am so lucky to have the endless memories that I have and amidst an echo of sadness I keep smiling because of that. I am glad for him, that he is finally at peace after two and a half years fighting a brave and difficult battle with a very challenging disease.
Though he is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in the memories we cherish and the lessons he taught us. Until we meet again, I will hold onto these moments and continue to live by his example.
 
 
What is a quiet hero?
 
“A quiet hero is someone who does what is right, regardless of the risk to themselves or their personal self-interest1. They are neither famous nor fancy, they simply do what is necessary, caring, and right1. Quiet heroes are often unsung and work from the shadows, silently but steadily2. They are often skilled at perceiving and sensing the world around them3.”

Ronald James Norwood - my big brother,  ​​​
 
My brother Ron, affectionately known as “Big Juan” to me, passed away nearly four weeks ago. In my mind and my heart, I know for certain that my world will never quite be the same without him.
No questions asked, he was always there for his entire family. In his mind things like being too tired, too busy, lacking in time, or facing hardship or distance never entered interfered with his commitment to us. A never-ending giver, he forever jumped at the opportunity to help others and did it simply because it brought him pleasure to help.
Day in, day out, I could pick up the phone and know he would always be there for a “good talk,” for support, guidance, laughter, and joy. We could talk for hours about everything. Though we occasionally differed on some things, that was half the fun, “Now Wendy,” he’d say, “think about that.” I’d respond, “I am thinking about it, Juan, this is me thinking about it!” Then we’d laugh and joke and on we’d go.
We’d talk about our jobs, our lives, our kids, and so much more. Always we’d joke around and laugh, and always, we’d talk about all the good books we’d just read right before we’d swap them back and forth – and we did this for nearly seventy years.
When I was twelve and he was in the navy he sent me a book from overseas that he thought I’d love and wanted me to read. I still have that book. Six weeks ago, he gave me one of Preston and Child’s latest books, and couldn’t wait for me to read it and tell him what I thought. Though I have yet to finish it, you can bet I’ll still tell him what I thought.
Ron was endlessly witty and smart beyond words. Every single day, every single visit, or conversation for years, he always found a measure of humor, joy, or simple amusement in our lives and in simply living. He always brought brightness and perspective.

Uncle Ron was full of personality, love and wit. It didn't matter if it had been 6 months or 6 years since I saw my Uncle, he always made me feel special, loved and gave undivided attention when we visited. My mother, his sister, Julie Anne absolutely adored her brother. She looked up to him and admired him for his kindness and giving heart despite trials in his life. I will miss just listening to him talk. He could read off a restaurant menu and it would have been captivating with that radio voice of his. Love you Uncle Ron.

I’ve known Ron since he became my brother-in-law in the early 80’s. I’ve always admired his cool and calm demeanor no matter the situation.  He had a great sense of humor and an encyclopedic knowledge of music. Ron was a good husband and father and he will be missed.

OBITUARY

Ronald James Norwood

July 7, 1947 – August 21, 2024

Bateman Carroll Funeral Home

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