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1931
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James "Ron" Mecklin Obituary
James Ronald Mecklin “Ron”, age 94, died peacefully at Riddle Hospital on January 15, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of two children, four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Born and raised in Marfa, TX, Ron was the son of Hyacinth and James H. Mecklin. He graduated from Marfa High School and studied at Texas A&M College graduating with the class of 1953. After college, Ron served in the US Air Force as a helicopter pilot for seven years where he flew various missions. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
In 1956, Ron married Sally Travis and the two eventually settled in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Ron began a lengthy career at Boeing working as an experimental test pilot. While a test pilot, Ron made numerous trips overseas where he made lifelong friends and had lots of stories to tell. Some of the places he went to were England, Spain, China, Tibet, and South Korea. He was also on numerous flight magazine covers and received abundant awards. Sally and Ron raised their two children in Springfield before moving to Media. Saleigh preceded Ron in death in 1998 after 42 years of marriage.
Ron was a longtime member and an active volunteer at Christ Church in Media. He enjoyed his friends from the church, Bible Study, and giving communion to shut ins. He was very active at Fox Hill Farms where he sang, played shuffleboard, and went to a lot of coffee hours at the Clubhouse. He loved to watch football, baseball and golf, and he frequently met up with old work colleagues and friends for meals. Ron was an all around helpful and friendly gentleman. He was always willing to help out friends and family. Ron was blessed to find love again in later years. He spent nineteen years with his wife, Ruth, who preceded him in death in 2022. Ron will be remembered fondly by his loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as a loving, generous, sweet person with a big heart.
Ron is survived by his children C’Les Dee Mecklin of Stroudsburg, PA and Rone Del Galeone of York, PA; grandchildren Nina Adamczyk, Floyd Beach Palmer, Aimie Rebecca Lane and Stephen James Young; and great-grandchildren Timothy, Daniel, William, Bailey, Harlie, Lillie, Lucas, Savannah-Jo, Tyler and Sawyer. He is also survived by his brother, Donald Mecklin, of Mountain Home, Idaho.
Ron’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Christ Church in Media. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 with Mass beginning at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 311 S. Orange Street, Media, PA 19063.
Memories and Condolences
for James "Ron" Mecklin
11 Entries
May 2022 at ROMEOs breakfast
February 1, 2026
ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) breakfast
Marty and Kathy Frick
February 1, 2026
We met Ron and Ruth soon after moving to Fox Hill Farm in 2006. We started our ongoing discussions of the USAF and military at monthly breakfast outings of the Fox Hill Farm ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) in 2006 and continued until days before his passing. Of course, we often commented on the status of the Aggies football team and discussed his days at Boeing with occasional test flights over one of our ROMEOs' breakfast diners. We enjoyed his company at Fox Hill Farm events and even at the Christ Church Chili cookoffs. Even though we were a part of his long life for only a relatively short time, we could see that his was a life well lived, now reuniting with loved ones who have gone before him. Rest in peace.
Martha Hammers
January 31, 2026
Ron - thank you for always staying in touch and even though the miles kept us apart, it was always good to hear from you. Rest in Peace dear cousin and thank you for your service to our country.
Martha Hammers (Mecklin Cousin in Texas)
Nicole Young
January 30, 2026
Such an amazing man, was so happy to marry into your family! I will miss our once in awhile catch up chats! You are missed!
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Wayne Blloodgood
January 25, 2026
I met Ron in 1956 in Japan while we were both in the Airforce. He and another airman landed their helicopter on a small beach and he gave me a tour of the aircraft. Many years later we both worked at Boeing Helicopters and after retirement coincidentally bought homes in Foxhill Farm. Ron was a treasured friend and respected by everyone that was fortunate to know him. Rest in peace dear friend.
Dee Dallura
January 25, 2026
I live across the street from Ron and Ruth and have many happy memories of them. From watching them work on their flowers to them enjoying nice weather sitting outside. Ron and I always waved to each other and I got used to seeing his garage door open and his black car. I also leave my garage door open often I will miss his waves and hope he finds peace and happiness with loved ones. Condolences to the family.
January 24, 2026
I love you Uncle Ron!!!
You will be missed.
Gretchen Mayo
January 23, 2026
Oh Poppy. You were like family to us for so many years. I loved spending time over the summer at your house. You will be dearly missed.
Glenn Montigny
January 23, 2026
I am so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. About 5 years ago we moved to Fox Hill Farms across the street from Ron and Ruth. We met them in that first week and they made us feel at home. There were many afternoon driveway get togethers because it was during covid. We found out more about our little community and met the neighbors because of them both. I just sat with Ron in the driveway a few weeks ago like we did back then. I had no idea there was any issue. I'll miss those stories about his past and his smile. My sincerest condolences to his family for your loss. He was a pretty nice guy as was his wife Ruth. I'd like to think they are together again.
Joe Schluck
January 23, 2026
My deepest condolences for the passing of your father and grandfather , I flew with Ron for many years as a production flight test engineer and I can say I always felt safe in his hands when he was at the controls of a aircraft. Be comforted in knowing he is now in the hands of God and feels that safety.
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Jan
31
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Christ Church Media
311 S. Orange Street, Media, PA 19063
Jan
31
Service
10:30 a.m.
Christ Church Media
311 S. Orange Street, Media, PA 19063
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