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ITO, Dr. Ron S., Jr. DR. RON S. ITO, JR. Dr. Ron S. Ito, Jr., age 47 of Snellville, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Memorial Services will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Cannon United Methodist Church, Snellville, with Dr. Tom Elliott and Dr. Amy Morgan officiating. A Reception will follow at the church. Dr. Ito was a graduate of Columbus High School in Columbus, GA and a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. He was a board certified family practioner with Greater Gwinnett Internal Medicine Associates. Dr. Ito was a member of W.R. Cannon United Methodist Church in Snellville, where he volunteered in many of the church's ministries. He was also involved with Boy & Cub Scout Troop 553, was an instructor and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Dr. Ito is survived by his Wife: Mary Ito; Children: Jasmine, Stephen, Blake, and Lily Ito, all of Snellville; Mother: Joann Ito, Columbus, GA; Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Herbert and Cathy Ito; Edward and Hiroko Ito, all of Champaign, IL; Robert Ito, CA; Sisters & Brothers-in-law: Evelyn and Bill Stahl, Columbus, GA; Grace and Michael Conner, Bolingbrook, IL; Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. In lieu flowers an educational fund has been established for the Ito Children. Deposits may be made at any SunTrust Bank, Account# 1000141099704, or mailed to Branch Manager, SunTrust Bank, 2440 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078, payable to M. Ito. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 2246 Wisteria Drive, Snellville, GA 30078. 770-979-5010. Please sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com
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Margaret Verna dennis
June 30, 2022
Ron Ito was a wonderful man, a respectful son, a devoted husband, a loving father and a great doctor. My husband, Charles and I were family friends, but when my husband had heart surgery, Ron and his family came to see us. He was such a compassionate and loving man and continues to be missed.
Lottie Carey
June 30, 2020
To Dr. Itos Family, he was the kindest most caring doctor I have ever had. He loved people and cared so much about everyone he came in contact with. I truly loved him and miss his smiling face! God Bless! Sincerely, Lottie Carey
S Gossling
June 30, 2019
My thoughts still, often turn to this young Dr. who helped many with his compassionate and caring ways. May your family continue to know that he was a great man who is still missed!
Patricia Osborne
June 30, 2019
I can't believe it has been 8 years since I lost the best Doctor ever. I miss him more than ever. I have been to several Dr.s since Dr. Ito passed away. Not a single one of those Dr.s come close to being as great and caring as Dr. Ito. I knew, without a doubt, that Dr. Ito truly cared about me. He listened to me and ALWAYS made me feel like I was the most important patient he had. He made ALL of his patients feel like this. I miss you Dr. Ito. I don't think I will ever have a Doctor like you ever again.
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Lennox Parkins
November 26, 2017
Dr Ito was my Family Doctor for many years in Atlanta, before I moved to Toronto, Canada. He as my best Dr ever and helped me in many Health and family decisions, when I lost my wife from Cancer. Just learnt of his death as I am preparing for retirement & was looking for my Dr Ito.... Gone too soon !!. Blessings to Jane & 4 Children. Your husband & father made an everlasting & valued impact on my life.
Lennox Parkins
Toronto, Canada.
Nov 26, 2017.
Greg Smith
September 19, 2011
I didn't know. he was a good man. He will be missed ...
Peg Thon
July 27, 2011
Dr. Ito will be truly missed! A good doctor is very hard to find...one that will listen, hear you, and heal you. And Dr. Ito was all that and more. God speed my friend - you are/were a special man.
Peter James
July 25, 2011
I visited his practice about a month ago. He exuded his usual warmth and prize winning smile and chuckle that he was famous for. He had a great bedside manner and will be greatly missed. Dr Ito has been my personal physician for over 5 years. I am shocked and saddened by his passing and my family will be praying for his wife and children. May his soul rest in peace.
Jorge Franco
July 25, 2011
I was taken aback by the news of Dr. Ito's death. When my family and I moved here from Chicago he was starting his practice and my kids grew up with him as their doctor. Then my granddaugther became his patience and he always made us feel like part of his family. He shared with us the birth of all of his kids and I shared with him the birth of my grandchildren and the acomplishments of my children. All our thoughts and prayers go yo his wife, children and his family. God bless you Dr. Ito. We will allways love you
Linda Kile
July 25, 2011
We are extremely Sadden to har of this Death. My Wife is in Shock and Tears, She cannot believe it. We give Our Best to His Family and Friends,and Gwinett Medical and Staff. He was goinh to Write a Special Letter for My Wife and Her Son,Rusty., to get Him some Help. He Will be Surely Missed. Sammy and Linda Kile 770-710-0561.
July 23, 2011
Dr. Ito was a great doctor. When I moved to Georgia in 2002, he became my primary physician. I am truly sadden by the news as I just received a letter from Greater Gwinnett Internal Medicine. He was a caring and concerned doctor and only told me things I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear. He will truly be missed and Mrs. Ito and his children are in my prayers.
Dr. Twanitta Pouncey, Lithonia Georgia
Frank Perry
July 22, 2011
Anne and I are devastated to learn of Dr. Ronald S. Ito, Jr.'s passing at such a young age.
He is exemplary as a physician and friend to us, his patients for too short a time.
Prayers for his dear family.
Sheree Gossling
July 22, 2011
We are heartbroken and saddened to hear of the loss of a wonderful and caring Doctor. I first met Dr. Ito when he was an intern. He has been our Doctor for more than 15 years and as everyone has said, he not only showed concern with our present illness, but spent time catching up on our family. He spoke lovingly of his wife and children and one could tell he was a dedicated husband and father. May your hearts be comforted during this difficult time.
Debbie Ballew
July 21, 2011
Dr. Ito was a wonderful person and the best primary care doctor I ever had. He treated me with compasion and kindness. I loved him and he will be missed so much. God Bless his wife and children.
ronda harkins
July 21, 2011
Dr.Ito was the best doctor in this world. my prayers and blessings for the famly. this is so unreal, I cant believe it really is true. he will be missed.Mrs.Ito and the children will be in my prayers for many months to come. I heard that his children were with him. we love you, thanks for being the best doctor and taking good care of me for 9 years. :)))
timothy p britt
July 21, 2011
god blessdr ito's family he will be be missed and my prayers will be with you. T Britt. stone mountain
andrae valmond
July 20, 2011
I miss him so much..I just can't believ this has happened..I keep thinking it's a hoax but I'm slowly starting to believe it's a reality. He was a good doctor and a very good friend.
Anita D Cunningham
July 20, 2011
Dr. Ito is considered a gift by me. He is the best primary care physician I have ever had...God bless his family. As a nurse, I had and continue to have a great deal of respect for him. A true physician, I felt safe and secure having him watch over me...Thank you very much, Dr. Ito. My condolences to your family and to your friends as well as to your office staff..
Lori Swilley-Hurst
July 20, 2011
Dr. Ito was such a blessing to my entire family all 8 of us will miss you. Our prayers are with your family. Can't wait to see you again in Glory!
M Britt
July 19, 2011
Dr Ronald Ito will forever be in our hearts; as well as his family that he was so proud of. Our sympathies are with you all always. He may have been our physician, but he made you feel like you were seeing a friend. We are the ones to be truly blessed to have known him.
Cardiovascular Group
July 19, 2011
On behalf of the physicians and staff of Cardiovascular Group, P.C., our deepest sympathies are extended to the family and colleauges of Dr. Ito.
Ronda Harkins
July 13, 2011
MY prayers go out to the famly of Dr.Ito. he was a great doctor and I felt like I was seeing a friend everytime I was in there. He will definately be missed. He was very loved. I will pray for his wife and children to help them through this difficult time. welove you Dr.Ito and it was a pleasure being your patient. thank you for taking good care of me. Sincerely, Ronda
Bob & Pat Temps
July 13, 2011
Doctor Ito will be missed here on earth, but today he is in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. For this we should all rejoice and praisr God.
Oud deepest prayers go out to his wife, children and family. We loved him as a friend, our doctor and most of all a believer.
God Bless;
Bob And Pat Temps
Bob Temps
July 13, 2011
Doctor Ito will be missed here on earth, but today he is in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. For this we should all rejoice and praise God. Hopefully we all will meet him there someday.
Our deepest prayers go out to his wife, children and family. We loved him as a friend and a believer.
God bless,
Bob and Pat Temps
Lauren Pearse
July 12, 2011
My children have been Dr Ito's patients for 9 years with the same wonderful care I am sure he gave to each of his patients. I was always so appreciative of the time he took to talk to my boys about who they are, what their goals are, and to encourage them. It was clear that there was a special and caring person behind that diploma. I am grateful for the opportunity we had to know him.
lottie carey
July 11, 2011
to the dearest angel on earth! i don't know that i will ever find another doctor who will ever compare to him, i doubt i will!
to his wonderful family he spoke of you often and always enjoyed sharing his magical memories ofall of you! i can't imagine the pain you are going through but theoveyou shared is there to help with the bad days! with all my love and memorires i am praying for you :)
wp
Lottie Carey
July 9, 2011
To the dearest Doctor I ever knew, he was the only reason I would have moved back to GA! Now my reason is gone! What a wonderful doctor and man! With much love!
Becky Hall
July 8, 2011
I haven't seen Ronnie since graduation night of 1982, but true to so many of the entries in this memory book, he is not the kind of person that you forget easily. His care and concern for others was apparent early - as even in high school, he was a nurturing soul - always quick to lend an empathetic ear or an encouraging word. Laughter was his constant companion - spontaneous and free - even in the most unexpected places (like in a darkened movie theater watching The Shining). Reading about his life - and his commitment to his wife, children, family, patients, community, and faith - is certainly no surprise. That is, I expect, what those of us who knew him then would have imagined for this gracious and kind man. To his wife and children, and all who loved him, I pray God's strength and healing power to be with you in the days ahead. May God always remind you that this is not the end . . . as we know from Scripture "Weeping shall endure for a night, but joy shall come in the morning." It will come, as you continue to embrace his memory and impact in this life and, eventually, in that glorious moment when you see him again. God bless. Becky Hall, Columbus High School classmate
Rachel Abernathy
July 8, 2011
Sorry for the world's loss of a great physician and human being!
Patti Puckett
July 8, 2011
Ron Ito was more than a Doctor; he was a trusted friend to our family. His gifted ability to discern and diagnose patient concerns made him highly effective both professionally and personally. We have lost one of the community's finest and our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the entire Ito family upon this unimaginable bereavement.
Patricia Osborne
July 8, 2011
I am so distressed and heartbroken over the loss of Dr. Ito. I have never had a doctor like him and probably never will. He always made me feel as if I was his most important patient. He was so concerned for my well being, and never rushed me to go to the next patient. I don't know what I am going to do, he can not be replaced. I am truly sorry for his family (personal and at the office). My thoughts and prayers to everyone who loved this wonderful man. I will miss you Dr. Ito...........you were my doctor, and my friend.
Lesia Violette
July 8, 2011
Shocked and heartbroken when I learned Dr. Ito has suddenly died this week. He has been my doctor and friend for 14 years, and he treated my children too. We shared the same birth date just a year apart in age. He had the most wonderful caring heart, and he took such good care of everyone. My tears flow as I write this message, and there is such sadness in my heart along with emptiness with his passing. He spoke highly of his children and wife regularly, and he was a man of God. I will look forward to seeing him again one day. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and children. The community has lost an extordinary person. I will miss him dearly, and I am thankful to have known him. God Bless
Amanda Cahill
July 7, 2011
Dr. Ito was a special man. I moved almost two hours away, but I kept him as my doctor. I knew he cared about me and that I was not just another nameless patient. He spoke so fondly of his family. Praying for them at this time.
Juliet and Joseph Alexander
July 7, 2011
This is a great loss for my husband, my son, and I. Dr. Ito have been our primary care physician for the past twenty years. His bed side manners and empathy is more that we can express. We knew Dr. Ito was our primary care physician but we felt he was also our friend as well. He always took time and patience to sit and educate his patients, or just to have a friendly conversation no matter how busy he was. I felt that once you became his patient you were his friend and patient for life. My condolence goes out to Dr. Ito's entire family and staff. He will be truly missed. Georgia has lost a fantastic awesome Dr. My family will truly miss you.
Jerome Merritt
July 7, 2011
SHOCKED! BEYOND MEASURE! I was in the emergency room at Northside last night.The ER Doctors ask who was my Dr.They told me to follow up with him concerning my condition,so my wife called to set up an appt.Thats when I got the news....sorrow filled my heart as tears to my eyes.What a great man Dr,husband,father and friend,I was his patient but he treated me like a friend.Prayers of STRENGTH to the family,staff and friends.He will be missed!Thank GOD for a great Dr.He was the BEST!
Wanda Smith
July 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ito family. He was a great physican with my husband, Winston Smith. May peace be with his wife and children.
Sherri Mitchell
July 7, 2011
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Ito's death I'm praying for the family and would like everyone to take this time to reflect on where we would spend eternity if we were taken suddenly and how comforting it would be for family to know we would be together again in Heaven with our Savior. May the Lord comfort you and sustain you and your children. Sherri a patient
Holly Merrick
July 6, 2011
I am so saddened by the news of Dr Ito. He has been a part of our family for over 20 years and I dont know if I will ever find a doctor like him. He was joyful, pleasant, attentive, and was always interested in my life and my kids. Dr. Ito, you will be missed very dearly by me and my family. I am very thankful that I was able to know you. God Bless You...Until we meet again.
July 6, 2011
The Ito family has always been so very special to us. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Charles and Verna Dennis
brandy peugh
July 6, 2011
This is to Dr. Ito's wife, their four children, and the rest of his family. He was a great man, great doctor, and he was mine and my family's friend for almost 20 years. We will miss him dearly and I pray for your entire family. He's in God's care now and is watching over y'all 24/7. God Bless the Ito family.
Stacie Gadlage
July 6, 2011
I have felt a great sadness over this past week with the tragic loss of Dr. Ito. He was my doctor for more than 12 years and helped me through many big events in my life, as well as a terrible car accident. Dr. Ito always talked about his family (he loved to share photos) and treated his patients like they were part of his family. He never forgot the last conversation we had and always asked detailed questions out of concern about your every day life. I was always greeted with a smile, a hug, and a "hello dear." Our community has lost a great leader and friend. Dr. Ito loved life and lived it to its fullest. He was a Christan man who truly cared about everyone he met. I will never forget his caring ways. I will continue to pray for his wife and children. Words cannot express my deepest sympathies to all of his family. God has just added a true angel in Heaven.
Gayle Leff- Goldstein MD
July 6, 2011
We are in such shock and saddness with the news of Dr. Ito's passing. We will miss him and have always appreciated sharing in the care of his patients.
From all the staff at Georgia Ophthalmology.
Marjorie Murray
July 6, 2011
I called Dr. Ito's office, today, to make an appointment for my son and learned of his passing. I am deeply sadden. May God comfort Dr. Ito's family in their time of grief. He is a good person and a good doctor.
Marjorie Murray (Snellville, GA)
Joan Brown
July 6, 2011
To Dr. Ito's family, please accept my condolences for your loss. He spoke with love and pride of his family and treated his patients with concern and respect. He was a fine gentle man.
My prayers are with the family. May God Bless You.
July 6, 2011
We pray that God may bless Dr. Ito's family and comfort them in this time of sorrow.
Brandy Peugh
July 6, 2011
Dr. Ito has been my family doctor since I was about 4 or 5 and we loved him dearly. In my opinion, he was the best doctor out there. I am so sorry for your loss and he will be missed from the bottom of all our hearts.
M M
July 6, 2011
May God give you the strength you need to endure in your time of grief.
CINDY TURNER
July 6, 2011
My prayers go out to Dr. ito"s entire family. he has been my husband Dr. for many years and he has shown so much compassion and care. he will be missed by everyone who ever met him.
Butch Dempsey
July 6, 2011
Dr Ito was my wife's and my doctor. We will miss him but are comforted that he rest in the Master's arms.
Butch and Pam Dempsey
Frances Wilson
July 6, 2011
I will miss Dr. Ito's gentle and understanding manner and genuine concern for his patients.
Martha Willis
July 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dr. Ito was a very loving person; I will surely miss Him as my physician and friend.
Joannie Strobel
July 6, 2011
My sympathy to the family of Dr.Ito.He was a very kind and loving person.I shall miss his encouraging words and support as his patient.God be with his family.
July 6, 2011
So sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Rest assure that Ron is at peace under God's care
Amy Rumble
July 6, 2011
Dr. Ito was my Dr. and friend. The world needs more people like him. I am praying for his family and will continue to do so. Sorry for everyone's loss.
Patricia Norman
July 6, 2011
I have been a patient with Dr. Ito for 15+ years as well as my husband, CW Norman. He was my rock when CW was so ill last year and helped me get thru after CW passed away. He was the most kind and understanding person, as well as a wonderful doctor and he will be greatly missed.
To Mary and the children, my sincere prayers go to you for your loss. I grieve with you.
Emi (Mazur) Brack
July 6, 2011
Remembering Ronnie as a kind and quiet spirit, always ready to help, participate and offer great ideas with humor. Although I haven't seen him since our 10 year reunion, I think of him fondly and my heart goes out to his siblings, his wife, his Mom and his children.
Faye Henke
July 6, 2011
To the Ito family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was a patient, and Dr. Ito always treated me with kindness.
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