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Ronald Nichols Obituary
Belleview - Ronald D. Nichols, age 57, of Belleview, FL passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. He was born in Birmingham, AL on December 28, 1951. He moved to Miami and lived there until moving to Belleview in 1980. He has worked as a mechanic/handyman. He was employed with the Marion County Sheriff's Office as a fleet mechanic for 10 years. Ron received several commendations from the Sheriff's Office for his service. He was a Baptist. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. Ron just enjoyed helping people. He once saved a young girls life after a tragic automobile accident. He is survived by a daughter Brenda McDevitt Disabello and her husband John; granddaughter Katelyn "Hunter" McDevitt; step daughter Julie Vowinkel; grandson Brady Vowinkel; sister Debbie Clayton and X-wife's Bernice Rehrer and Barbara Nichols. A memorial service for Ron will be celebrated on Friday, February 6, 2009, 7:00pm at HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES, 5946 SE Robinson Rd, Belleview, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any Wildlife Conservation Group or charity of donor's choice.
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Hunter Mcdevitt
February 3, 2010
Papa I miss u alot!! I miss playing basketball with u and playing in my play house. I hope u r taking care of my baby Daisey.I love u and miss u so much!!
Brenda Disabello
February 3, 2010
Well dad it's been a year today that you have been gone from us and I know it's supposed to get easier but it hasn't. I still have a hard time going down that road that I have to go down everyday to get to work and thinking I see your truck there with you in it!! I am going the long way today just to have some PEACE on this day and to remember you not the way I found you this morning a year ago but the way I remember you when you were our "PAPA"!!! You were so comforting and peaceful and always there to help and hug. You showed me what a grandfather should be when I had Hunter.... you truely loved her!!! Im so sad that she got to see the side of you that you became before you died , thats not the Papa you were. You used to play with her and go with her to the beach and build her things and babysit her...thats the Papa we loved!!! I still have so many questions that will never be answered and so many times that I need my dad and your not here.....My peace is in knowing that you are now my angel and watching over us everyday!!! I know I wouldnt have gotten through this last year without that knowledge. You give me strength!!! I hope you are happy now and in no pain!! I Love You and miss you with all my heart!!!!?!? Goodbye Papa.....Peanut
BRENDA
March 9, 2009
YES, HUNTER THE ONES WE LOVE SPEAK TO US FROM THE HEAVENS AND LET US KNOW THEY ARE OKAY. YOUR BUTTERFLY AND THE BABY DEER TWINS THAT CAME TO MY FRONT DOOR ARE A SURE SIGN THAT YOUR PAPA IS OKAY. I KNOW THAT HE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH.
Brenda Nichols Disabello
March 7, 2009
Papa.. Hunter came in from outside the other day and sat down and told me "Mommy, papa is OK!!" When I asked her how she knew she said " I saw a pretty yellow Butterfly like Papa used to bring home to me and it flew around the yard, flew around me and landed on Papa's trailer and just sat there a while!" Kids can figure out the coolest stuff!! She misses u very much!! We all do!! Love Peanut, Hunter and John
BRENDA
February 21, 2009
HI RONNIE, IT HAS BEEN A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. I STILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU, BUT I KNOW YOU ARE OKAY UP IN HEAVEN WITH ALL THOSE YOU LOVED SO MUCH. I KNOW YOU ARE OKAY BECAUSE I ASKED GOD TO SEND ME A SIGN AND HE DID.............HE SENT ME TWO PEAS IN A POD.......TWO BABY DEER TO MY FRONT STEPS TO EAT AND THEY WERE NOT SCARED OF MOVEMENT. THEY JUST STOOD THERE..................YOU AND ME KIDDO, YOU AND ME. LOVE YOU.
BRENDA IN SWEET HOME ALABAMA
Virginia & Henri Ruest
February 13, 2009
My Husband and I knew Ron as a very helpful person. I rememeber talking to Ron on one occasion and telling him I was afraid at night because my husband worked second shift. He said if anyone bothers you just call me no matter what time it was, and he would be right there to help.When ever we hear a lawn mower from now on we always will think it is Ron, because he was always out in our neighborhood cutting someones grass. Rest in peace Ron you will be missed. Our smypathy to his family are prayers are with you.
Henri & Virginia Ruest
Hailey DiSabello
February 10, 2009
I wish i would have met Ron, earlier in his life, when times weren't so hard for him. I have been around Ron for the past 4 years, and i have learned so much by just watching him and the way he is with people. He was and still is very appreciated. To me, Ron was not a man of words, he had his own way of showing that he cared. His actions definately spoke louder than his words. I remember in the mornings before school my car wouldn't start, noone was around to help me, and Ron would watch me from the window trying to fix the car myself. I would get so aggravated, that i would just have someone come and get me and leave my car home. This happened a lot. One morning it happened, again and Ron got out of bed, came outside with his tools, and helped me get my car started, he didnt say a word to me. but he didnt have too, just by him getting out of bed and showing that he cared ment a lot. He scared me and cathy when he told us he had video cameras around the house, so he knew what time we could get home and whether or not we broke curfew. me and cathy spent days looking for the video cameras. Ron, i know your in a better place and im glad all your hurting is gone. you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we will meet again some day and hopefully we can get to know eachother a little better, and u can let me know where those video cameras where hiding!!! Brenda Hunter & Daddy, time with heel your hearts and Ron will be in our hearts forever. we will all reunite one day. Hang in there. xoxo
John Disabello
February 10, 2009
I have had the privelege of knowing Ron the last seven years as my father-n-law and the only dad I have ever known. I have learned a great deal from him by working with him which i know will be very helpful. Ron could build things i believe no one else could. Ron taught me alot about the woods and hunting. Ron helped me get my first deer in georgia. Brenda, Hunter, Hailey and I got to spend time with him in Georgia riding the three wheeler and four wheeler spending time in the woods that I know he loved. Ron has left us way too soon but I know he is not in pain anymore. He will be watching over everybody helping us in his own way as he always did. I hope that I can be half the man, father, and husband that he was. I will take care of your Peanut(brenda), (hunter) Bear, and your other grandaughters Hailey and Holley. I PROMISE!!!!! I will miss you Ron!!!!!
your son-n-law, John.
Charlotte Gennaro
February 9, 2009
Brenda, your Dad would be very proud of you right now. You are going through the hardest time of your life and you are handling it very well. You be strong and remember that your Dad loved you and Hunter. I know you both will miss him but he's not hurting anymore. You've got an angel watching out for you now and don't forget that.
Patricia Babbitt
February 9, 2009
I am so sad, Ron was too young to leave this world. Brenda & Julie my heart goes out to you and your families, I know the hurt you are going through. Remember your dad touched so many people and he is not forgotten just missed. I'm sorry that I missed his service I just heard about your dad today.
Brenda Richey
February 7, 2009
TWO PEAS IN A POD, That is what mamaw used to call us. From the day I took my first steps you took my hand to walk with me and never let go. We had a very special bond and I will cherish the memories with all the love in my heart. You are home now, at peace and free of pain, with all of those you love so much. I will thank God everyday of my life for you. I will see you again one day My Ronnie, pain free and happy like I remember. Till then take care dear one and watch over us. I know that as always you will remain my guardian angel.
All my love................................
Tammy Fletcher
February 7, 2009
Uncle Ronnie, I have so many wonderful memories of you from my childhood. I am at peace knowing that you are now out of pain and in a much better place watching down on all of those who you loved so very much. You and your memory will forever live on in my heart. All my love~your Miss Piggy
Kathy Collins
February 6, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Ron at the Sheriff's Office. May he rest in peace.
jacquelyn May
February 6, 2009
I am Barbaras aunt Jackie May. I was at their wedding but I never got really aquainted with Ron, I just remember he was good to my mother.I am sad he is gone Im sure he will be sadly missed by his close friends and family.
Peter Capilli
February 6, 2009
Ron was part of our family on 56 ave in Ocala. We all knew he had it rough with all of his financial and medical troubles. Everyone loved him. Yes he would always be there for anyone who needed help. He just loved the kids and would share anything he had with them. He will always be in our hearts and prayers. May the good Lord take care of him now and take away all of his troubles and pains.
Bryan Kelly
February 5, 2009
I got to knmow Ron years ago when I was a sixteen year old snot nosed kid working at my grandfather and step grandmothers fish camp where Ron had his hunting cabin. He let me hang out like one of the guys with him and his buddies just like I had known him all of my life . Even though I had not seen him in a couple of years I will miss him. I owe him for some of my fondest teen age memories. I'm sorry for your loss and God bless you.
Randy & Patricia Patteson
February 5, 2009
We send our deepest sympathy to all of Ron's family. We know he will be missed by all. May Gods blessing be with him always.
J.P. Holland
February 5, 2009
I met Ron when he came to work at the Sheriff's Office. I have enjoyed Ron's company hunting and bowling with him and Barbara. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Old Friend.
katelyn mcdevitt
February 5, 2009
My papa was the best papa in the world i loved him very much.
hunter mcdevitt
February 5, 2009
My papa was the best papa in the world i loved him very much.
BARBARA NICHOLS
February 5, 2009
RON AND I WERE MARRIED FOR 19 YEARS , TOGETHER FOR 24 YEARS. I CALLED HIM MY LOVEABLE, HUGABLE "TEDDY BEAR" . WE WENT HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING AND ENJOYED RAISING THE GIRLS AND TOOK CARE OF HUNTER BEAR. HE WAS A QUIET MAN BUT WHEN YOU NEEDED HIM , THERE HE WAS. HE GOT SICK OVER 15 YEARS AGO AND HAD A LOT TO DEAL WITH. WE GOT DIVORCED IN 2003. I HAVEN'T SEEN HIM BUT THREE TIMES SINCE THAN BUT I REMEMBER ONE CHRISTMAS HE GOT ME A MICROWAVE. HE KEPT TEASING ME SAYING WE WERE HAVING BEAR MEAT FOR DINNER. I OPENED THE MICROWAVE AND HE HAD PUT A BIG PANDA BEAR INSIDE. HE DID THIS BECAUSE I LOVE BEARS. WHEN MY FATHER DIED HE STOOD BACK AND WATCH BUT WHEN I NEEDED HIM THERE HE WAS. YOU COULD ALWAYS DEPEND ON HIM. HE WORKED HARD ALL HIS LIFE TO MAKE HIS FAMILY HAPPY. BJ "PEANUT" I AM SO SORRY HE REACHED A PLACE WHERE HE COULDN'T HANDLE THE PAIN ANY LONGER BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER HE LOVED YOU AND HUNTER BEAR WITH ALL HE HAD LEFT. MAY GOD BLESS YOU, BE AT PEACE TEDDY. BEAR.
Jimmy Polk
February 5, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ron at the Sheriff's Office in the 1980's when the fleet maintenance facility was located at Maricamp and then at its present location. Ron was always a "good guy" and someone I enjoyed spending time with. Rest in peace, Ron!
Pappa will be missed so much!! Rest in PEACE Pappa!!!
Brenda Disabello
February 5, 2009
My dad was a quiet man but LOVED to help people!! He was the hardest worker I knew. Anyone who knew him I think would agree with that!! Even though he was very sick and in tremendous pain constantly he would still find the strenght every morning to get up out of bed and go help who ever needed it. He was very dedicated!! He loved to be outdoors, hunting was his passion and Cordele,GA. was his home away from home. He fished when he was able. He was a quiet man when it came to his feelings but I always knew he would be there for us and love us. He loved his grandaughter Hunter very much and when she was little practicaly raise her when I was at work. He was a good Pappa and will be missed more than he ever knew!!!!
Buddy Petit
February 5, 2009
Ronny really enjoyed life and the outdoors. His favorite time was when he was in the woods hunting. I know that he will be missed by his family and friends.
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