Ronald W. "Ron" Stanbridge

Ronald "Ron" W. Stanbridge, 82, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 5:28 pm Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Advent Health Fish Memorial in Orange City, FL.

Friends and Family are invited to Ron's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL.

A Funeral Ceremony will be at 11:00 am Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Rev. Steve Disseler will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy.

Ron was born March 9, 1941, in Quincy, IL to James and Mildred (Lohmeyer) Miller Stanbridge.

He was married to Sharon L. Byars on January 12, 1963, at Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy, IL. She preceded him in death on May 3, 2019.

Survivors include three children, Rhonda L. Stanbridge of Quincy, IL, Terri L. Stanbridge-Lewis (Roger) of Deltona, FL, and Mark J. Stanbridge of Deltona, FL; seven grandchildren, LeShawn, DaeShawna, Keesha, Keenan (Erica), Colby (Ashley), Chanin, and Kayden Stanbridge; six great-grandchildren, KaeMarii, KaeZaun, DaVanii, Taysha, Rylan, and Dixie Willow; five siblings, Dolores Stultz, Sue Barnard (Alfred), and Paulette Brown (Ronnie), all of Quincy, IL, Cindy Woodyard of Tallahassee, FL, and Bradley Stanbridge of Quincy, IL; his mother in-law, Barbara Byars; his special niece, Kristie Gower of Quincy, IL; and many more loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Ron was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred (Lohmeyer) Miller Stanbridge, and his father in-law, Aldon Byars.

Ron was the superintendent for Mechanical Contracting for Stanley Jones Corporation and Moorman Manufacturing for many years.

Ron was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. He golfed at Westview Golf course every Sunday and Wednesday, plus bowled in a competitive league at Casino Lanes. He was even a state champion in ping pong! He also enjoyed fishing, playing outdoor games like washers, and spending time at his father-in-law's camp. He liked gambling at the casino, either on slot machines or 3-card poker. Ron traveled to Florida every winter to avoid the cold he so deeply hated, but when he wasn't traveling to Florida, Las Vegas was his vacation destination of choice. He was always on the go! When Ron was home, he enjoyed watching Westerns, the Dallas Cowboys, and golf on TV, especially if Phil Mickelson was playing. He loved fish fries (especially catfish), BBQ, and seafood, as well as eating at Mr. Bill's, O'Shea's, the Skyride Inn, and Rocky Point Club, where he was a member. Most of all, Ron loved family gatherings and always told them they could have "anything their little heart desires".

Pallbearers will be Keenan Stanbridge, Colby Stanbridge, Chanin Stanbridge, Kayden Stanbridge, Todd Hurley, and Kelly Coleman.

Honorary pallbearers will be Troy Neisen, Chad Neisen, Randy Hoskins, LeShawn Stanbridge, Bryan Lewis, and Will Miller.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Online condolences may be shared, and a video tribute may be viewed at www.ODonnellCookson.com.