Ronald Brundridge Obituary

BRUNDRIDGE, Ronald Gene

On Sunday, September 27, 2020, Ronald Gene Brundridge of Roswell, GA, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 75 from long term complications of Parkinson's Disease. Ron was born September 5, 1945 in Buffalo, Missouri. Ron was raised in a small close-knit community, where he enjoyed the small-town perks of knowing your neighbors, fishing, float trips, and becoming an Eagle Scout. He was a proud graduate of Buffalo High School, Class of 1963, and always looked forward to attending his high school reunions. The close friendships he made through grade school continued throughout his life. He graduated from University of Missouri in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and was a cadet in the Air Force ROTC. After graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the US Air Force and attended pilot training school. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed at Clarke Air Force Base in the Philippines from 1969-1970. From 1970-1973, he was stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Before leaving for Vietnam, he married Anne Mossman from Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1969. Upon discharge in the USAF, he was hired by Delta Air Lines, and had a successful career as a pilot from 1973-2003. Anne and Ron raised two sons, Jon and Blair in Miami Shores, FL and Dunwoody, Georgia.

Ron enjoyed Friday night dinners, golfing, and traveling with his friends throughout the US and abroad. He enjoyed baseball (Atlanta Braves), a good college football game (Mizzou), and playing poker at Table 2. He had a great sense of humor and was a great story teller.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, George Ira Brundridge, his mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Blair Brundridge Patterson, and stepfather, Howard Patterson.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anne Mossman Brundridge, and two sons Jon (Lisa) of Travelers Rest, SC, and Blair of Alpharetta, GA. He has two granddaughters of Travelers Rest, SC: Ashley (Kevin) Makan and Kirstin (Kevin) Ravan. He has one great-granddaughter: Isabella Grace Makan.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date. The family would like to say a special thank you to The Crossings at Webb Bridge Road of Alpharetta, GA and Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care of Cumming, GA for their love and care during his last days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation at Parkinson.org.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 4, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Brundridge

8 Entries

Cynthia Dumford Smith

July 24, 2024

Dear Anne,
My condolences to you and your family. I would love to hear from you.Your are a dear friend. love , Cynthia Dumford Smith

Diana Pedrick

May 30, 2022

Dear Ann,
My daughter just found Ron's Obituary. I have wondered if he had passed. Will remember him as the cousin closest to my age. It's not easy losing your mate after so many years. Lyle died in 2018 and we were married 60 years. Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Diana

Bob Shelton

October 7, 2020

Surly no better man ever existed. My close friend from 1973 until his passing.

Please say large unfilled cavern in my heart.

Even though he stood on the wrong side of the golf ball he was even very good at that.

Tony Piacentino

October 7, 2020

A Good Friend and Good Man. We were hired by Delta together. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and great smile. Sincere condolences to his family

Nick Deleo

October 5, 2020

Ron and I worked and skied with Delta.
He not only had a great smile , but was nice to be with.
Please add my deepest feelings of loss of Ron to his family.

Don Piltz

October 5, 2020

I remember Ron most for his sense of humor. I still imitate one of his silly routines...tear up a small tissue, hold in your fist & state that you feel like you have a feather-tickling your throat...cough into fist as tissue flys out all over the place (pre-covid days for sure)... I guess you had to be there but maybe that will jar some memories! Ron was fun to fly & layover with!

Alan Erisman

October 4, 2020

As a new hire at Delta we along with Capt Fred Becking flew a 4 day trip together. Had a great time. Went to the Padres baseball game and had an awesome layover in NYC. I remember Ron was very active in the pilots union and having a dry sense of humor.

Colleen Bradley

October 4, 2020

My prayers go out to all of your family!!! I enjoyed doing your hair for approximately 20 years , lots of wonderful conversation and you had the best hair ever.. I tried to contact you and knew in my heart you we’re having a hard time.. Thankyou to Jim Gray for letting me know of your passing... ..All my love and prayers , ColleenBlack Bradley

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