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BORN
1929
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
601 North Witchduck Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ronald Fonner Obituary
He is predeceased by his brother, Ralph Fonner. Ron is cherished in memory by his loving wife of 69 years, Violet; his daughters, Diane Fonner Nathan-Garner (Doug) and Nancy Fonner Uff (Gene); his grandchildren, Ian Adam Nathan and Kirstyn Danielle Tanner; his sister Patricia Pallini (John); as well as a host of other family members and friends.
He was a member of Courthouse Community United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. He was a proud US Army Korean War veteran, current member of the American Legion and VFW as well as a member of the Masons and Shriners. Ron retired as a technician from NYSEG. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend; he will be missed by all.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 7/16/2020, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The family will arrive at 1 p.m. in case you would like to visit with them prior to the service. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children – Erie at https://lovetotherescue.org/. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com
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David Bradley
July 16, 2020
My deepest condolences on your loss. Prayers to your family.
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Memorial Events
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Jul
16
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home & Rosewood Memorial Park601 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Jul
16
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home & Rosewood Memorial Park601 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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