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James Cone Obituary
September 4, 1939 - February 18, 2021
Macon, Georgia - Ronnie Cone, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born in Greensboro, GA to the late John Valentine Cone and Annie Laura Harrison Cone. He graduated from Lanier High School in 1957. After High School he served 4 years in the United States Army. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 40 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Valentine Cone and Annie Laura Cone. Brothers; John Cone, Harry Cone, Joe Cone, Doug Cone, George Cone, Gus Cone, and Jack Cone. Great-grandson, Garrett Thomas Cone.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ida Kay Hobby Cone.
Children; Jake Cone (Dawn) of Bolingbroke, GA, Rhonda Cone Martin (Rick) of Midlothian, VA., Tracie Cone Gunnell of Macon, GA.
Grand-children; Ashley Cone (Levi), Wes Cone (Kasey), Ronny Cone Mclendon (Hunter), Kristen Martin, Michael Martin, Jill Martin, Taylor Harris (Kaitlin), Mitchell Harris. Great-grandchildren; Trystin Brummett, Collins Cone, Judd Mclendon, Dillenger Harris, Kaisen Harris and his dog, Sweetie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Rd. Macon, GA 31210.
Burial Will Be Private.
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Arlene Collins
February 26, 2021
Ida, I am so sorry about Ronnie. We had some good times and Ronnie could always make everybody laugh. Please extend my condolences to Jake, Rhonda and Tracie. I'm praying God will give you strength and comfort during this time.
Trish Chappell, Burney Baldwin, and Nancy Garrett (Thomas)
February 26, 2021
Jake, Dawn and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your Daddy's passing. Thoughts and prayers to everyone during this difficult time. What a beautiful smile! Sending heartfelt love and hugs!
Alan Everett
February 26, 2021
Jake and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless you and your family.
Jeff Collins
February 25, 2021
Some of my best childhood memories are being at the Cone house. Ronnie always will be in my memories. Saying prayers for the family.
Bill Carswell
February 25, 2021
To the Cone family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Cone was a great friend for the many years that I worked for him. May God keep you close thru this difficult time.
steve mills
February 25, 2021
So sorry for your loss Mr. Cone was a good man Love his family very much ..always smiling always making somebody else laugh and always could tell you a good joke you’ll be in our prayers and thoughts..
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Pam Vaughn Steele
February 23, 2021
To the Cone family, I am so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. He was one of a kind and I know that you will miss him terribly. Please give your Mom a hug for me. I will keep you all in my prayers . Love to all.
Debra Dunn
February 22, 2021
To the Cone family so sorry for your loss. I knew Ronnie from Norfolk Southern where I serviced the copier in his office for many years. He was such a funny and sweet person.
Pat Timbers
February 20, 2021
Rhonda and family so sorry for your Daddys death. Prayers for each of you for now and the weeks to come.
Jim Dugger
February 19, 2021
Ronnie and I went to school together. Had some good times. We would meet up at class reunions and catch up on family
and swap jokes. He was a fun guy and will be missed.
Mary Ann Jarrell
February 19, 2021
I worked at Norfolk Southern for 30 years and knew Ronnie well. He was such a sweet guy, and always so fun to be around. Prayers for his family!
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