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Ronald McKenna Obituary

MCKENNA Ronald "Ron" McKenna, 54 and his son, Ronald "Little Ronnie" McKenna, II, 33, both of Melrose, FL, died in a terrible tragedy on Thursday, November 25, 2004. Survivors include their wife/mother of 35 years, Marie McKenna; daughters/sisters, Michelle Crews of Melrose and children Joshua and Tiffany; Kimberly Gluhak (John) of Hayden, ID and children, Brandi, Katie and Johnathon; Katherine Marie Parker (Randy) of Melrose and children, Benjamin, William, Little Marie (Paw-Paw's girl) and Little Randy; nephews/cousins, Archie Adams (Carol), Robert Adams (Jeanne) and children, Robert II and Kenneth; Richard McKenna, Jr. (Angie) and children, Christy, Richard and Cheryl; niece/cousin, Emily McKenna and her two girls and Little Ronnie's best friend, Greg Adams and children Chelsea and Monica. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 in the chapel of Broadus-Raines Family Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Broadus-Raines Family Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Nov. 28, 2004.

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Marie

March 4, 2021

After 15 years I still think about the two of you so often. I’d like to think of all that you would have gone on to do, and how different all our lives would be with here with us. Though I only
got the few short years with you that I did, I miss you dearly. I wish that you could be here to see little Laityn and watch her grow. ❤

Kimberly Gluhak

December 31, 2004

It's still hard for us to believe that you are gone, you will never be forgotten. WE LOVE YOU and it brings us peace to know that you and "Little Ronnie" are together.

I LOVE YOU DADDY and until we meet again.

Kimberly Gluhak

December 31, 2004

You are more than just my little brother you are my best friend. The years we spent growing up together, the laughs, the TROUBLE we got into and the love we shared for one another will always hold a special place in my heart. I know you haven't left me completely and that brings me great comfort.

I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU DEEPLY!!

One day we will be together again so save me a spot.

Linda Freeman

December 6, 2004

To all those that loved Ronnie Jr as I did. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your great loss. I didn't know Ron Sr, but I did have the opportunity to get to know Ronnie Jr quite well. He was a wonderful husband to my niece Tammy and a wonderful father to the four childen. He was a very loving and respectful man...that always treated me with kindness and respect. Everyone that knew him well, loved him dearly. I hope all his loved ones find comfort in knowing that Ronnie Jr was a great man that loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will be missed by all that knew him! Aunt Linda

bo davis

December 3, 2004

ronnie (little ronnie) i love my dad alot at least nobody can take that away from me. god bless marie,michelle,kimberely,and kathy. me and my father did alot together. I am sorry for our loss.



p.s. bye dad no one will forget you

love BO

Ruth Ann Curtiss

December 2, 2004

I was in total shock the day we got the call about Ronnie Jr. and Ronnie Sr. I am his mother-in-law. It didn't matter that him and his wife divorced, we loved him just the same. I saw him 2 years ago at Christmas--I will miss him terribly, he was a good man. He raised my 4 grandchildren for 10 yrs. They loved him like their DAD. Bye bye Ronnie):

Kathy

December 1, 2004

I use to live out there,I was shocked to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Russell Johns

December 1, 2004

To all family and friends left behind'Little Ronnie was my brother-in-law to most people but to me Ronnie could not have been any less than MY BROTHER I have always loved him just the same.I would do anything to change what happened if I could but I'll just have to think back and go on with all of my best and happiest thoghts of all the time Ronnie and I spent together. RONNIE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS MY BROTHER Sincerally Russell Johns

Dee

November 30, 2004

I am a stranger to you and your family, but I have read of your tragedy. I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. I pray that your sorrow be eased in time and that the Lord bless you and give you strength for each day to come.

Beth Holman

November 30, 2004

Kimberly is my best friend and I have heard many stories about her brother, Little Ronnie, and her dad, Ron. I have had the HONOR of meeting Marie a few years ago. I look forward to seeing Marie again!

I am so sorry about your families loss. My thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time. Stay Strong!!

Casey Grawey

November 29, 2004

My thoughts and prayers goes out to Little Ronnie's whole family....We will miss you on the river....Love Casey Kallie and Josh

rick curtiss

November 29, 2004

Little Ronnie was a great son-in-law and freind, will never forget all those fishing trips and fun we had togather. very sorry for your loss we will miss him dearly.

David Messer

November 29, 2004

I have worked with Ron through our mutual friend Dan for many years. My family and I are very saddened by this tragedy. Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family and friends.

Linda Webster

November 29, 2004

Dearest Marie and Family,

My family and I would like to extend our hearts and deepest sympathy to you in this very sad time. Kimberly is my best friend and she would often speak of how much she loved her brother and father and their adventures together. Although we have never met (with the exeption of Marie) I feel that I know you all and I am so very sorry for your enormous loss. Please try to stay strong for each other and remember that there are friends and family to go to when you need them. God Bless and Love.

shelby davis

November 29, 2004

my mom started going out with little ronnie (MY DAD) when i was 1 year old i love him very much and he has been there for me for a long time i am now 13 he has been there for me as my dad for 12 years I LOVE HIM VERY MUCH! i will always love him with all my heart. he will always be in my heart and in my dreams. I wish i could make him come back. I would do anything if he could come back and i could be able to see him at least one more time. little ronnie in my heart will always be my dad no matter what. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND MISS HIM. my mom and him broke up about a year and a half ago and i haven't seen him or talked to him. about a week or two before this happened he called me and i got to talk to him. I was so happy i finally got to talk to my dad and then like a week or two after he called. My moms cousin called us and told us what happened. we all loved him and miss him so much. I wish i would've got to say goodbye.

love,

ronnie's daughter,

shelby

Tammy McKenna

November 29, 2004

I was married to little Ronnie for 5 years. I will miss him very much. I have 4 children that think of Ronnie as there dad, and always will. We will never forget him and the things he has done for us. He was a great husband and daddy to my kids. We will miss you, and you will always be in are hearts and in our minds. We love you very much.

Chris and Dianne Odermatt

November 28, 2004

Words can not express how sorry we were to here about your husband/father and son/brother. Although,we never had the chance to meet Big Ron we did have an opportunity to meet Little Ronnie through Terri our sister/sister n law. We know she will truly miss him. We hope your family and she will find comfort in each other and comfort in the knowledge that prayers are being said on your behalf.

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