Ronald B. Deal, Sr., age 72, died April 21, 2019. Mr. Deal was a lifelong resident of Nashville, TN. His parents, Evelyn McAdams Deal and Allan Deal, Jr. preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Suzanne Muntz Deal; son, Ronald B. Deal, Jr.; granddaughters, Jessica Hannah (Justin) Wheatley, Ashland City, TN; Samantha Chelsea Deal; great-granddaughter, Peyton Rose Wheatley; siblings, Beverly D. Ammarell, James A. (Kathy) Deal, Thomas E. Deal and Lyn D. (Oscar) Fontana, all of Nashville; brothers-in-law, Jerry E. (Phoenix) Muntz, Lawrenceville, NJ, and Patrick W. (Kristi) Muntz, Eustis, FL; and 14 nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Father Ryan High School and George Peabody College. Mr. Deal said he had four careers: Vice-President First American National Bank; President/CEO Bank of Franklin/Bank of College Grove; CFO Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; and being retired enjoying his family and friends. Mr. Deal fought a courageous battle his last year against recurring lung cancer after having been a 21-year survivor. With his wife and son holding his hands, he peacefully took his last breath. He was a kind, caring, fun-loving gentleman who enhanced the lives of his family and everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be at St. Matthew Catholic Church from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019; Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 with Fr. John Raphael, Celebrant. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, plant some; in lieu of food, donate to a food pantry; or send a donation to his favorite charity, Memorials Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
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