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Ronald BLYE Obituary
died peacefully at home with his family by his side December 28, 2016 in Shoreline, WA. He was 74 years old. He was born December 29, 1941 in Clearwater, FL to Ernest Jerome Bliey and Veleta Constance Sims. He attended Pinellas High School, but graduated from Tilden High in Brooklyn, NY. He accepted a football scholarship to University of Notre Dame. He played professional football with the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. Ronnie married his high school sweetheart Harriette Williams July 4, 1963. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Harriette; daughters, Ronda and Ronica (Matthew); grandchildren, Levi, Malora, and Susannah; his brothers, Ernest and Herndon; his sisters, Veronica, Nevada, Sheila, Sandra, Donna, Loretta, Marsha, and Susan. He was predeceased by his daughter, Roni; his parents; and his brother, Carl. A memorial will be held at 2 pm January 21, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1745 Weston Drive, Clearwater, FL. A repast will follow at 3 pm at the MLK Community Center, 1201 Douglas Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to help in the fight against Alzheimer's at alz.org
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Thomas Minerva
October 5, 2025
To the Blye family, I played against Ronald in 1961 for Midwood HS. He was unstoppable, the toughest player I ever met. God bless him and all his family.
Tom Minerva
Marty Senall
January 9, 2021
I was the captain of the Tilden High School team in 1960. Ronnie was on that team where he made high school All American. He came to practice every day with a smile on his face and a song to sing. Since he was the co captain they paired us up in drills. That was bad for me as he beat me up every day. But, as I said, he was a gentlemen and picked me up with a smile on his face. I was very sad to hear of his passing and he will forever be a part of my childhood. RIP my friend.
January 28, 2017
My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in God to help you through this tough time.
2 Co. 1:3
~SF~
Ronnie and George
karen pena
January 22, 2017
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george pena
January 21, 2017
Karen George pena
January 21, 2017
MY husband loved Ronnie like a brother. They were friends in High School and then later in life. Just went on my husband's email and saw the sad news. We kept in touch until he moved to Washington. I am writing this as I haven't told my husband yet. So very sorry we have lost a lovely man of grace. Our love to Harriett and the family, my heart is broken.
Kristen Beiler (Hornbuckle)
January 18, 2017
Praying for your family. May you carry on his legacy.
Willa Young
January 18, 2017
Heartfelt condolence to my family. Ronnie was special and was a part of great family.
Be blessed.
Marty Senall
January 17, 2017
My sincere regrets on the passing of my fellow Blue Devil. He was a giant of a man.
Joyce Ware
January 16, 2017
Ronnie and I had a special relationship. He was a favorite cousin, with a gift of gab. He once talked to my answering machine for 15 minutes. Knowing my husband, Rodman was a retired Navy man, he always called him "Battleship Commander" I love him dearly and will miss just knowing he was still with us.
WILBERT R COTTEN SR
January 15, 2017
Harriette and family, sorry to hear of my buddy passing, please accept our condolence and stay strong and be blessed. WILBERT AND MARY
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