Jonathan Browning Ring

JONATHAN BROWNING RING, 22, of Friendswood, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born June 26, 1986 in Houston, Texas to William S. and Nannette L. Ring. Jonathan was raised in Friendswood and attended Friendswood High School. He was an honor student at the University of Texas at San Antonio School of Business and Engineering. Jonathan was also a member of the National Honor Society and had planned to return to Houston to join the family business upon his graduation. In extreme sports, such as snow skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, and skydiving, Jonathan excelled. He was a member of the Friendswood High School track and soccer teams. He also took great pride in becoming a skilled marksman, winning first place in several tournaments with his competitive marksmen team in San Antonio. Jonathan brought such joy into the hearts of all who knew him. He touched the lives of friends, family, and even strangers, by continually performing random acts of kindness. Countless stories have been shared about his unending generosity and helpful spirit. Jonathan adored children and children adored him. With his playful charm he could willingly entertain his little cousins, Grayson and Madison, for hours. Everyone will miss his youthful energy and delightful sense of humor. He was a jokester with an infectious laugh who was the life of every party. Jonathan had a passion for country music and enjoyed Western dancing. To say Jonathan loved dogs would be an understatement. He referred to his three Boxers: Gunner, Misty, and Hugo, as his "kids." He took them everywhere, and cared for them as though they were babies. Imagine his parents' surprise when they received an invoice Tuesday from "The Pet Butler." Jonathan, indeed, lived life to the fullest! Jonathan is survived by his loving parents, Nannette and Bill Ring; sister, Laura; brother, Adam; and grandmother, Margaret Kent Ring. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are: Adam Ring, Cooper Bagheri, Clay Dillard, Jimmy Fitzsimmons, Michael Fuhrmann, Dominic Garcia, Justin (Bubba) Lakner, and Nick Olivari. The visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546, (281) 992-7200. The funeral service will be held Friday, June 12, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Friendswood United Methodist Church, 110 West Edgewood, Friendswood, Texas 77546, with Rev. John Wise officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery, 1310 N. Main Street, Pearland, Texas 77581. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations for research and funding to go to Lone Star Paralysis Foundation at 1215 Red River, Suite #421, Austin, Texas 78739. Donations can also be given through the website at lonestarparalysis.org. These funds will help Jonathan continue his quiet acts of kindness while benefiting a family member recently injured in Hurricane Ike. Condolences can be sent to the Ring Family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.