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Ronald Jarrell Obituary

Ronald Dean Jarrell, Ronald "Ron" Dean Jarrell, 79 of Charleston passed away on November 30, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Born and raised in WV, Ron graduated from Sherman High School before beginning a career as a professional driver. He spent many years driving tractor-trailers and later retired from KRT. He loved hunting, watching sports and cheering for the Cleveland Browns. In his younger days, you could often find him umpiring baseball/softball games or officiating basketball games.

Ron is preceded in death by his mother Ethel Griffith and his wife of 50 years, Priscilla Jarrell. He is survived by his children, Dreama (Scott Royalty) McCormick, Donald (Chantil) McCormick and Kimberly (Jason) Bausley; his grandchildren, Shannon (Matthew)Lore, Zachary Love, Dalton McCormick, Xavier Bausley, Garrett McCormick, Elijah Bausley; and great-grandchildren, Madilyn Lore, Sawyer Lore, Colt Love and Lincoln Love.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Dec. 3, 2025.

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