Ronald was born in Dannemora, New York on February 28, 1942. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne division and later retired from New York State Department of Corrections. He was a master carpenter, enjoyed cooking and loved hunting. He and his wife Virginia made many great memories traveling with their camper.
He is preceded in death by his father Frank Averill, mother, Genevieve Frenya, step-father, Douglas Frenya, and brothers, Fay and Baby John.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Virginia; his sister, Janie; and his brother Wayne. He is also survived by six daughters; one son; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be Sunday, October 4, 2020 at six o’clock in the evening at the Lou Ellen White Memorial Chapel of White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Drive, Shallotte, North Carolina.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from five o’clock until six o’clock at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or the Veterans Administration at the Brunswick VA Medical Clinic, 18 Doctors Circle, Suite 2, Supply, NC 28462-4089.
You may offer online condolences at www.shallottefunerals.com
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