He was a veteran of the US Army. Ron and Wanda Brown were married on May 24, 1975, having been blest with 51 wonderful years together. Ron Retired from BI-LO but his earlier years were at Dupont where he helped coach the Ladies Softball team. He had a wonderful personality and people loved him. He loved his family, loved all the Sunday dinners after church. He enjoyed the time spent with Wanda, whether shopping, a trip or a simple walk, always holding hands. He loved his antique chevy pick-up, red was his favorite color and his “furry” friends, Buddy, Smoky and Yogi. Ron was a member of Hixson First Baptist Church. He taught Sunday School Class for many years in Oklahoma and witnessed to many people, especially young people. He loved the Lord and didn’t mind sharing that love with others. He is in heaven now with the Lord, Perfect Peace. He will be missed, “that beautiful smile”. Hearts are broken but knowing he is with his family gives us peace.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Athanna Brown Grime; son, David, daughter, Erin and brother-in-law, Jimmy Thurman.
Ron is survived by his wife, Wanda; brother-in-law, Barney (Nancy) Thurman of Oklahoma, brother-in-law, Howard Thurman of Dayton, TN, sister-in-law, Fran Freeman of Hixson and sister-in-law, Paulette Thurman; nephews, Keith (Christi) Thurman, Kevin Thurman, Steve Thurman, Kenny (Megan) Henderson, Gregg Grime, and Jonathan Grime; niece, Terri Grime; special grand niece and nephew, Savannah and Garret Thurman;
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm on Tuesday, October 13, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Graveside services will follow at 2 pm on Tuesday at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
He would like to recognize all the people that helped, loved and supported us during this time, especially our good friend, Jill McIntyre, Hospice of Chattanooga employees, Travis, Faedra, Matt, Kim and Christi; Soloman’s house employees, Mikayla, Bre, Kaitlin, Sylvia, Karen, Maria, Abby, Jennifer, Salina, Skylar, Amaya and Nereyada, also Vanessa and Kelly from S. Point. He loves all of you and may God Bless each of you.
In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in Ron’s name to your favorite charity.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
The arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
