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Ron Omo, 62, passed away Dec. 18, 2008.
Ron was born May 20, 1946, in Martinez, Calif., to Oren and Louise Omo. He attended school at Richmond High in Richmond, Calif. After moving to Billings for a new job in 1977, he met Molly White at Holman Diesel; they were married for 29 years.
For the last 25 years, Ron worked to build Omo Construction, a highway guardrail, signing and traffic control company, to be one of the largest in the state. He also started and ran Big O Construction and Supply. During the off-season, Ron contributed to the community in a variety of ways. One of his favorite contributions was the Yellowstone Drag Strip in Acton. Along with running the track, he loved pushing his own dragster to over 200 MPH. Billings RimRockers was the first professional sports team he promoted in Billings. He also sponsored many Little League teams in the city. Throughout the years, Ron has enjoyed traveling, golfing, scuba diving, dirt bike racing and hardtop racing, as well as spending time with his loving family and loyal friends.
Ron was a member of the Hilands Golf Club and Hope United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Molly; his daughter, Shelli Omo Harper of Laurel, his son, Roy Omo of Billings, and his daughter, Katy Omo of Phoenix; sister Diane Wheaton of Goodyear, Ariz.; brother Greg Omo of Oakley, Calif.; four grandchildren, Aaron Edmunds, Christina Edmunds, Mykel Lynn Harper and LeAnn Omo; great-grandson Dallas Jackson; two nephews; three great-nieces and two great-nephews; Ron's extended friends, both the Drag Racing world and the "Arizona Golf Boys." Ron was preceded in death by his father, Oren Omo, and his mother, Louise Rogers.
A funeral service honoring Ron's life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Michelotti Sawyers Mortuary in Billings. The family will be receiving guests for visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Condolences may be left for the family at www.michelottisawyers.com.
Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3203 Third Ave. N., Suite 203, Billings, MT 59102.
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