Ronald William Durfee

Ronald William Durfee, 66, of Hodgenville, joined his wife Sandy in eternal rest on Veteran's Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

He was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on Sept. 26, 1959, to the late Kenneth and Helen Kimball Durfee.

Ron was a proud retired cavalry scout, combat engineer and motor transport operator for the U.S. Army. He was employed for many years as the director of improvements at NSU Corporation in Sonora.

A man of integrity, kindness, generosity and unconditional love, if he called you a friend you were family. He loved to travel, often camping with his family, and spending long, tranquil weekends with his wife at their lake house. His home was full of love, happiness and laughter. He adored his grandchildren and always was present for them. His paradoxical and juxtaposed nature made him a problem solver who could persevere in all challenges with an unmatched work ethic. He was an intelligent, skilled mechanic who could fix anything. He lived a life of service and had great pride and love for his country and community.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Kenneth; and loving wife, Sandy.

Ron is survived by his daughter, April and her husband, Josh Landon, of Hodgenville; a son, Brian and his wife, Sarah, of Massachusetts; two sisters, Barbara and Carol, both of Rhode Island; a sister-in-law, Sharon of Rhode Island; and grandchildren, Maya Bennett and partner, Keaton, Aria and Lana Landon and Michael and Jayden Westbrooks; and many loved nieces and nephews.

To Ron and Sandy a testament to love and life's sweet flight. Two souls reunited for all eternity.

A memorial visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville.

Ron and Sandy will be inurned with full military honors at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory are kindly directed to support.woundedwarriorproject.org.