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Ronald W. Elliott

Memphis, Tennessee

Mar 12, 1934 – Jun 16, 2017

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BORN
March 12, 1934
DIED
June 16, 2017
LOCATION
Memphis, Tennessee

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Ronald W. ElliottMemphis, TNMemphis lost an icon in the motorcycle business on Friday, June 16th, 2017. Ron Elliott lost his battle with a ladder. Ron leaves his brother and life-long business partner, Lew, wife of 26 years, Tina, son, Ron Elliott, Jr.He sold life insurance before serving in the...

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Still think about you all the time Ronnie, Mid-USA is not the same without you, the Motorcycle Industry is not the same without you, you wouldn't believe all the crazy stuff going on in the world currently, you truly are in a better place.

I cannot believe it has been almost 5 years, I think of Ron often, he was one of a kind and is truly missed, the Motorcycle business is not the same without him. He was one of the kindest and sincerest customers I had at Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts, and it was an honor being his sales representative, RIP my friend.

I miss you Ronnie, this industry is not the same without you, think about you a lot, and we sure did lose a legacy. So glad I was able to be your Motorcycle Rep for so many years, it was a pleasure working with you and I know you are riding high up in the sky smiling down on us RIP my friend.

I sold motorcycle parts to Ron for many years at Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts in St. Louis. When a left Mid-USA for a couple of years and came back Ron was no longer my customer. He wasn't going to have any of that and wrote a letter stating if he did not get me as his Rep , we would not be getting his business. Needless to say I was Ron's rep once again and was very saddened when I heard about his accident, couldn't believe it was real. It has almost been two years and I still think about Ronnie...

What a sad day, the good ones are leaving us and sad to say we are mostly unprepared, few are the ones who know and fewer the ones willing to share, I did not deal with him often but when I did I got accurate advice that well exceeded what ever the cost of what I purchased... we lost a resource that can not be replaced... sad that even a good ride has to end...
RIP

Ron took me in after my mother died and taught me a trade and how to be a worker among workers,we built his house together and let me eat at his table with his mother.

How bright a light... How beautiful a life... The world will never be the same... Sharing in your sorrow. With all my heart. Pam Mackey

I was very sorry to hear about Ron. He always treated me with respect personally and fairness in business. I will miss him. My best thoughts for his other friends and his family.

I was Ronnie's Rep at Mid-USA Cycle Parts in St. Louis Missouri and started dealing with him over 20 years ago. I left Mid-USA in 2007 for a couple of years and when I came back Ronnie insisted on having me as his Rep again. It did not happen with the first request and Ronnie was angry and wrote a letter stating if he did not get me back as a Sales Rep he would not order from Mid-USA and needless to say he got his way. I cannot think of a better compliment then to have someone insist on...