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Ronald Meese Obituary
Ronald L. Meese Jr., went home to be with God, Wednesday, July 2, 2008 surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Ronald was a welder by trade; he was an avid fisherman and an animal lover. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on December 21, 1957, to Charles and Shirley (Hysong) Kohler. Besides his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sandra Meese of the home, children, Ronald Meese III, Danny Meese, Kayla Meese, Tracy (James) Stokoe, and Bobby Rue, all of Canton, sisters, Debra (John) Gabbel of Alliance, OH, Kim (Tim) Morrow of Homeworth, OH, and Penny Walker of Youngstown, OH, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ronald loved his family, and enjoyed life to the fullest; he will be sadly missed by all. There will be no calling hours or services. Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign in the Reed on-line guestbook at our website at
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Meese
Sandra Meese
August 5, 2008
Dear Ron,
The day the angels took you away,part of me went with you,for we were one.I still do not believe your gone,for I have lost you and and heaven has gained. You'll always be with me in my heart my soul and my mind.I love you now and forever.May God keep you safe till were together again.MISS YOU, Love Sandy.
Shirley Kohler
August 5, 2008
My Beloved Son Ron;
I miss you so much since God took you
home.My tears will never end,untill were
together again.
I Love You
Mom
Tracy Stokoe
August 4, 2008
Dearest Dad,
Growing up every one called you big Ron, well to me it meant you were a rock, hard to fall, and stand tall. There were hard times but also there were good times. Thats life you live and learn. I just wanted to say thank you, You are the reason I am who I am today! You were the one who taught me right from wrong. Stand up for my self to have a sense of pride. Be the best that I can be. I never got a chance to say thank you, if it wasn't for you who knows were i'd be. You taught me well. And with that DAD have I ever told you how proud I am?
I Love You and Miss You
Tracy
August 4, 2008
Dad
We all love you and miss you more than
you'll ever know. You'll always be with us.
Love your kids
Tracy,Bobby,Ronnie,Danny and Kayla
Baby, Mommom,Thunderpaw,Peppers and Boo
Sandra Meese
August 4, 2008
Dear Ron,
The day the angles took you away, part of me went with you for we were one. I still don't believe your gone for I have lost you and Heaven has gained. You'll always be with me in my heart, my soul and my mind. I Love You now and forever.
May God keep you until we're together again. Miss you!
Love, Sandy
Shirley Kohler
August 4, 2008
My beloved son Ron;
I miss you so much since God took you home. My tears will never end, until we're together again.
I Love You
Mom
Ronald Meese
July 21, 2008
To my Dad,
Thankyou for teaching me to be strong throuh tough times and to always keep my head held high. Thank you for always being there as a father, but most of all my friend! Thank you for giving me your strength, love, and understanding. You will always be in my heart FOREVER!!! I'll never forget.. I Love you Dad.
Ronald L. Meese III
Rick and Pam Sanders
July 17, 2008
Dear Sandy and Kids,
We are praying for you. We are so sorry for your loss. Call us or stop by.Love, Uncle Rick and Aunt Pam
Jason & Missy Robb
July 14, 2008
Ronnie,
We shared times together that I will never forget. Alot of those times were good and some of them were bad. Even with the good and the bad we had fun doing them together. I am gonna miss having you there when I want you to be there, even more when I need you to be there. But I know you will be there maybe not in person but as you are now. I know you have alot of hearts to fill and alot of places to be, but I can only wish the times we use to have together you spend with me. I LoveYou Ronnie, Your my Uncle, My favorite Uncle and I will never forget you!!! Love You Forever
Eric Cenkner and Liz
July 8, 2008
Ron-e and Family,
we are sorry to hear about your dad,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherrie Charnetzky
July 8, 2008
Dear Sandy & family,
Sandy I'm so sorry Ronnie didn't make it, I know he had a lot of people praying for him, the greatest miracle of all is his salvation, he's in the loving arms of his father.
I remember our little trip w\mom, I enjoyed visiting with you, I pray you and kids are doing okay, lets stay in touch,if I can do anything, let me know.
sincerest regrets,
Sherrie Charnetzky
Sherrie Charnetzky
July 8, 2008
Dear Uncle Chuck & Aunt Rosemary,
Tom & I are so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing, I can't imagine how hard it must be for you all. I know it's been a long time since I've seen him or his family, but I always thought he was a good man. I remember all of us kids playing at grandma's house, the boys would tease us girls, but Ronnie always looked out for us, he would just get they're attention away from us. Ronnie had a good and gentle spirit, I know he'll be missed by all who knew him.
Aunt Rosemary, lets try and keep in touch, I'll call you when I come back to Ohio, please take care or yourself and let me know if I can do anything.
Love ya, Sherrie & Tom Charnetzky
Jessica Rue
July 7, 2008
Grandpa Ronnie Miss you you so much! I Wish i could turn back time and erase all the times i was mean to u when u would call or come over. But i only did it cause of the things u did. But u did not deserve that! I remember when i was little and you had a pop belly and u used to chase me around the house with your stomach. Thinking of it makes me laugh. I hope you know you will always be missed and always will be close to all of our hearts. Its weird how you never really appreciate a person till they are gone. And it shouldent be like that cause i have so many thing to say and now i cant. Just know i love you and i'll see you again some day!
Kelly Simeone
July 7, 2008
Uncle Ronnie,
I keep thinking of the days when we were kids and Jason and I would be staying at your house. All of us kids playing and telling ghost stories up stairs. You were one of a kind, and you could always make me laugh. When you got sick and I watched you fight I still never thought this could bring down my big bad Uncle Ronnie, But I guess God wanted you with him. It was still too soon!! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!!!!
Lenny Hand
July 7, 2008
Frist; To Ronald,s family,wife,children. I,m very sorry to hear of your deep lose. Please accept my feelings of loss with you.I am a childhood friend of his. I have often "over the years ", thought of those days in late 60,s & 70,s. mostly all of them are of good times and learning of life. He will always be in my thoughts,until the day I too pass over. My thoughts and parys.go out all who loved Ronnie and his friends.
Bobby Rue
July 7, 2008
We have been here for you and each other during the time of hurt offered each other strength during major times of loss and we watched ourselves change and grow in to so many ways celebrating each others accomplishments. and supported each others dreams. We laughed and talked and confined into each other. You are a great man and a father, the real man will make, keep you safe just relax he will do the rest.
Love Bobby
DEBRA GABBEL
July 7, 2008
EACH DAY PASSES WITH TEARS AND SORROW,BUT STILL YOU ARE GONE.YEARS OF MEMORIES,UPS AND DOWNS,BUT STILL YOU ARE GONE.I LISTEN FOR YOUR VOICE,LOOK TO SEE YOUR FACE,BUT STILL YOU ARE GONE.YOU HAVE LED THE WAY FOR US TO FOLLOW,GOD CALLED YOU HOME TOO SOON.BUT WHAT REMAINS HERE WITH ME ALWAYS IS MY LOVE FOR YOU,MY BOTHER AND MY FRIEND.I WILL KEEP MY PROMISES TO YOU,AND WILL SEE YOU SOON.ALL MY LOVE ,DEBBIE ANN
Pam Knox
July 7, 2008
Aunt Rosemary,
I am so sorry to hear about Ronnie! If there is anything that I could do, please let me know! I think of you often and miss you even more! I love you Aunt Rosemary!
Love, Pammy
Aletha Betz
July 7, 2008
Dear Sandy and Kids,
We are so sorry for your loss and words can't express our deepest sympathy that goes out to you and Ronnie's entire family at this time.-Please know that I am here for you.
With much love, Aletha and John
Ruth Lindsey
July 7, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Ronnie's family and friends. May God give you the stregnth and love to get through your loss. Love and Prayers Aunt Ruth
Kayla Meese
July 6, 2008
dad, i love you. guess i didnt get to say it as much as i thought i was going too.. and i know that i got angry at you a lot but it was just because i cared and i really hope you knew that you were my best friend and we did everything together when i was younger we never grew apart i just never took time to stop by and let you know you were still my best friend. i love you and cant wait to see you again ill never say goodbye just see you later
judy umbaugh
July 6, 2008
Shirley,
May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand.
May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Judy Umbaugh
Michele Dishong
July 6, 2008
Sandy (Mom), Tracy, Bobby, L. Ronnie, Danny & Kayla,
I turned the page of the paper today, and a piece of my childhood was gone. I thought back to the endless hours and days that I spent at the house (or Tracy at mine). The place I knew and loved, as a refuge from my own crazy household. I thought of the ups and downs that life deals you and just how many of them we shared. You were all the family that I loved, laughed, and sometimes cried with. From Tracy and I watching the kids and calling Sandy at Tim's Tavern for after work snacks, Ronnie and the guys practicing the nunchucks in the driveway, to the birth of Danny, Contessa, Jessica and Crystal. We packed alot into those years. As much as I moved as a kid and counting the number of years that Canton has been home, I never had what would normally be known as roots. I have always considered you all to be part of the roots that I have managed to sow here. I think of all of you more often than you know. Please know that I love you all and that Ronnie will always hold a dear place in my heart, a place that is right now crying for your loss. If there is anything that I can do or anything that you need, PLEASE do not hesitate to contact me.
Love, Mick
Mary Lockett
July 6, 2008
Shirley, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. i know how it feels to lose someone dear to your heart. My prayers are with you that God will see you through. a friend always Mary
Ryne Wise
July 6, 2008
To Ronnies family,
Sorry to hear about you lost
Me and Ronnie go way back, I was thinking this morning of our childhood together,we had a blast, could not have asked for a better friend, our specialty was playing porker and making tacos on Sundays, we had many more, We could sit for hours and tell stories
To Sandy, kids, his Mom, Debbie Ann, and family you have my deepest sympathy
If there is anything I can do please call 330-323-4080
vickie losey
July 6, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Crystal Losey
July 6, 2008
Im sorry for your loss,I dont know him personally but my mother and brothers do vickie losey.I know danny meese hes like a brother to me.
alakeshwar jayanarayan
July 6, 2008
I didn't know him but came to know about him from his sister Kim. She loves him very much and will miss him greatly.
alakeshwar
Patty Cleveland
July 6, 2008
Shirley, you and your family are in my heart and prayers. I am so sorry.
Molly Williams
July 6, 2008
Dear Shirley, Words cannot express my deepest, heartfelt, sympathy for you and your family. I sincerely pray for your peace and strength during this sad time for you. Love, Molly Williams
John Sheppard
July 6, 2008
Dear Sandy and Kids,
I'm sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. We all had many good times together back in the day. As we moved on with our lives I never forgot about you or the family.
Ronnie, I know that you, my Dad and Larry are probably playing cards all night again. Please save a seat for me and I'll see you on the other side Brother.
Fred, Johnna, Amanda and Aaron"Mike" Bruder
July 6, 2008
Danny,
We are so sorry for you lost, If there is anything that we can do just let us know.
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