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Ronald Proffitt Obituary

Ronald L. Proffitt Sr., 60 of Maricopa, Arizona, born on May 7, 1944 in Indianapolis, Ind., went to the angels on May 5, 2005. He was the beloved husband of Brenda and loving father of Linda Riffle and Ronald II (Kari). Wonderful grandfather of Thomas, Serenity and Justice. He is also survived by 7 loving sisters, 2 loving brothers, many loving in-laws and nephews and nieces. Services will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Cave Creek / Pinnacle Peak Road with full honors on 5-12-2005 @ 12:30 PM. Family requests donations to Hospice of the Valley Casa Grande RTA, 1675 E. Monument Plaza Dr., Casa Grande, Arizona 85222.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 11, 2005.

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Joel Martin

June 4, 2005

Ive only known Ron for about five

years but that is all it takes to

say he was a good dad,a great

husdband and a wonderful person.

You will be greatly missed by us

and we love you.

Richard Goree

June 4, 2005

even though that you past a way you are stil in are hearts today.

ron kari serenity justice proffitt

May 31, 2005

dad we miss you very much. there arent words that can describe how much me miss you. thank you for being a loving father, a loving father in law, and a loving grandfather. the girls love you will all of there hearts. goodbye dad i love you. p.s. serenity rose says to say hi

Chuck & Betty Sharp

May 30, 2005

I miss you little brother, been away from use along time but still miss you and love you, and God knows you suffered here on earth and now you know no more pain,won't be long I will be with you, love Sis

cheryl olson

May 26, 2005

My heart goes out to you Brenda. In this time of sorrow please remember that Ron will whisper in your ear when you least expect it. He found his stairway to heaven...He showed dignity and grace. He showed everyone who cared for him that he was indeed a Gentle man.

Kathy & Jim Knue & family

May 26, 2005

Chubby, that is what I remember you as, they can call you Ron, but to me you will always be Chubby, you will be missed greatly, but God called you home to be with all the rest of our family, see you some day. Love you Sissy

Gerald Proffitt Sr.

May 24, 2005

Dear Ron you will be missed but my memory will be their forever I will always love you and think of all the good times me and you and brenda had togeather Im very sorry I couldnt be their when you needed me the most see you in heaven one of this days untill then you will be in my prays love your little brother jerry

Glenn & Ellen Brown

May 20, 2005

Dear Brenda and Family,



You have our deepest sympathy in the

loss of your beloved Ronnie.

We pray that God will be with you as you

mourn, and that the angels will make their

presence known to you in a most gracious

and loving way. Peace be with you.



Your musician friends,

Lori Jennerjohn

May 20, 2005

Uncle Ronnie is a wounderful person. He will be missed.

Brenda Proffitt

May 17, 2005

My loving husband has left me for the angles.I miss him dearly, but he will always be in my heart. My tears cry for him every day. But I know someday we will be together again.

Sandra Padgett

May 15, 2005

You will always be in my heart and I will always love you big brother,say hello to mom an dad, let them know we all miss them an love them, an God put your loving arms around my brother and guide him home,rest peaceful Ron, I love you very much an will miss you. I am sure I will see you again someday in heaven. Love your sister Sandy

Deboah Flynn

May 13, 2005

HEY BIG BROTHER,

YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED MORE THAN YOU KNOW. GIVE MOM & DADDY A BIG KISS FOR ME.YOU ALSO TELL JOHNNY AND EARL THAT THEY ARE MISSED TOO. DON'T LET DADDY KEEP SCORE IF YOU PLAY ANY GAMES WITH HIM BECAUSE YOU WILL LOSE EVERY TIME.LOL LOVE YOU DEBBIE DAVE AND KIDS

kari gollin

May 13, 2005

you were a great man, a great father in law, and a wonderful grandfather. serenity and justice love you very much and know you are there angel now. i will miss you very much.

Jennifer Bolton

May 12, 2005

In loving memory.

Corrina White

May 11, 2005

Well where do I start, so much to say to littel space.I will always carry Uncle Ronnie in my heart as he was always my favorite uncle when I was little,I was fortunate and blessed by the lord above to be reunited with him before his passing and the words he spoke to me will always remain in my heart as he said "you will always be my little Angel." I love you Uncle Ronnie. And please tell God I may need a helping hand to see you and Grandpa some day.. With Love Corrina White...

Christina Rickel

May 11, 2005

To my Uncle Ronnie, I will always love and miss you. Watch over us until we see you on the other side.

Dwayne & Kay Clark

May 11, 2005

God took another angel home today, now you have a whole lot of people to play sorry and dominos with, Take care little brother and remember I love you. Kay

James Proffitt

May 11, 2005

Loving Memory

Ruth Proffitt

May 11, 2005

Ron is in a beauitful place now and at peace he will always watch over his Beloved family.And will be missed greatly Ruth

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