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1933

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2025

Ronald Holsopple Obituary

Ronald Holsopple, of Fairfax, VA, passed away on the evening of May 11, 2025. Ron was born to Cyril and Carrie Holsopple on March 5, 1933. His wife of 60 years, Helen E. Holsopple, née Ream, predeceased him in 2014. Ron is survived by his children, Denise West and her husband Robert of Voorhees NJ, Kenneth Holsopple and his wife Nancy of Reno, TX, and Natalie Onate and her husband Jeffrey of Enchanted Oaks, TX. Ron is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer West, Amanda West-Habib, Kevin Holsopple, Brian Holsopple, as well as 2 great-grandchildren.

Ron was a Command Sergeant Major and 29-year veteran of the United States Army. He served 2 tours in Korea, 2 tours in Vietnam, and deployments to Greenland and Germany. Ron loved to spin yarns and make people laugh with his jokes and stories. His children fondly remember their family travels while living in Germany. His grandchildren remember their many Mingo Junction adventures with their grandpa.

Most recently, Ron enjoyed being part of the Woodlands Retirement Community, where he will be missed.

Inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by MilitaryTimes.com on May 15, 2025.

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