Ronald G. Harbison

Ronald G. Harbison, 91, of Vineland died on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Beloved husband of Rose (Rosie) D. (Geest), formerly of Woodlynne and Medford. Loving father of Warren G. Harbison (Lynne ), Jeanne Castagnoli (Jimmie) and Joan Geohegan (David). Beloved grandfather of Jesse and Joshua Harbison, Justin Zang, Kyle, Kaitlin and Matthew Geohegan. Great-grandfather of Keegan Harbison, and Leah Geohegan. Predeceased by his brother Warren and granddaughter Megan Lee Geohegan.

Mr. Harbison as a young man worked in the CCC in Idaho. He was a Merchant Marine during World War II, and served in the Asiatic, Pacific and Atlantic Theaters. He was dedicated to completing dangerous restocking missions to deliver supplies or fuel traveling in stealth to avoid detection. After his service there, he began his career as a seaman in the Merchant Marine. He advanced to captain with the Mobil Oil Corp., and retired at the age of 63. His famous saying was: "Damn Proud to be in the Merchant Marines." After his retirement, he worked part time for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. He also worked part-time as dock master of many Florida marinas. He and his wife, Rosie, served as volunteers for seven summers with the National Forestry Service in Idaho. His summers in Idaho were a highlight in his life.

Mr. Harbison was a member of the Rising Sun Lodge No. 15 F&AM, Haddonfield, First United Methodist Church of Vineland and the American Legion.

Viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DuBois Funeral Home, 700 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon. Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be posted to www.duboisfuneralhome.net.