Ronald Bryce Currens

Ronald Bryce Currens, Jr. (Ron)

July 26, 1949 - April 30, 2025

Ronald Bryce Currens, Jr., affectionately known as Ron, took his final journey on April 30, 2025, joining the great jam session in the sky - the one where the music never ends, the Braves always win, and there's always a good story being passed around. He was 75 years old.

Born on July 26, 1949, Ron lived a life steeped in passion, loyalty, and a deep love for the things that made life rich: books, music, family, and baseball.

A proud Georgia Tech graduate, Ron carried his Yellow Jacket spirit everywhere he went. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and remained an avid Tech fan throughout his life, cheering on his team with the same loyalty and pride he brought to everything he loved.

A lifelong reader, Ron was rarely without a book in his pocket - a small but constant reminder of his endless curiosity. His love for science fiction was sparked early on by the works of Robert Heinlein, and it only grew from there. Among his favorite authors were Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, whose tales of adventure and heart mirrored the boundless spirit Ron carried with him.

Music ran just as deep. Ron caught the Allman Brothers Band's first-ever notes at Piedmont Park, and from that day on, the soundtrack of his life was filled with guitars, soul, and Southern skies. His devotion to the music helped inspire the founding of Hittin' the Note magazine, where he played a key role in celebrating the artists and songs that shaped generations.

Ron was also a true Braves fan through and through. For 35 years, he proudly held season tickets, cheering through every heartbreak and every triumph. Whether it was a bottom-of-the-ninth rally or a long, slow summer loss, Ron stayed loyal - because that's just the kind of man he was.

Above all else, Ron was a devoted father and a steadfast friend. He is survived by his daughter Angelica, his son Ronnie, and the mother of his children, Eva. His family - and everyone who had the good fortune to know him - will remember him not just for the passions he pursued, but for the love he gave freely, the kindness he showed without asking for anything in return, and the quiet strength he carried every day.

Ron wanted his final message to his loved ones to be simple, but from the heart:

"I love you, and I'll miss you when I'm gone."

His life was a song - full of soul, rich with stories, and played with heart - and though he's moved on to another stage now, his melody lingers on, carried in every story told, every note played, and every heart he touched.