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Ronald Vakoc Obituary
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Vakoc, who passed away on October 24, 2022; and one daughter, Diane Heatherly.
An avid golfer, Ronald was part owner of F&R Auto in Hendersonville, and after 40 years, he retired in 2020.
Ronald is survived by three sons, Fred Vakoc (Vicki), Rod Vakoc (Tammy) and Brad Vakoc; and eight grandchildren, Tonya Reeves (Seth), Holly Tramil (Chris), Andrea Scott, Jennifer Ward (Jeff), Rodney Vakoc, Chris Vakoc (Lacie), Bradley Vakoc (Rayná), Victoria Vakoc and several great- grandchildren.
Entombment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hendersonville.
538 Tracy Grove Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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