Ronald J. Prosser

Ronnie was born October 8, 1953 in Clifton Springs, NY, a son of the late Richard E. and Violet Keen Bassett.

He was an avid fisherman, working for a time on a fishing boast in Florida. RJ was previously employed at Smith Corona and was a truck driver for several years, retiring due to his declining health.

He loved being with family and friends, whether it be going out to eat or seeing a movie.

Surviving is his wife of 25 years, Lou Anne Simons of Homer; his siblings, Deborah (Frederick) Monroe of East Freetown; Richard (Charlene) Prosser of Tully; Rodney (Anne) Bassett of Genoa; Daniel (Carol) Bassett of East Freetown; Glenn (Pam) Bassett, Jr. of McGraw; Glenda (Allen) McKee of Cincinnatus and Christina Bassett of Cortland. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and a special Aunt and Uncle, Margaret and George Gaines of Cortland.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Michael Bassett and a sister, Judy Falter.

Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Donald

L. Barber Funeral Home, 5016 N. Main St., Homer.

There are no calling hours

Memorial contributions in Mr. Prosser’s name may be directed to the Cortland SPCA, 879 McLean Rd., Cortland, NY 13045.