Thread Number: 33292
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VCCC Former Member, Ron Jones, passes away. |
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Post# 363275   12/7/2016 at 15:42 (2,667 days old) by Westinghouseman (Capron, Illinois, 13 miles due north of Belvidere, Illinois.)   |   | |
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Dear ALL: Ron Jones, A past member of the VCCC and my friend passed away Friday, December 2. His obituary read as follows:
Obituary Print Ronald Dean "Ron" Jones | Visit Guest Book ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Ronald Dean "Ron" Jones, 57, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at his home. Ron was born Jan. 3, 1959 in Richmond County, a son of R.H. Jr. and Bobbie Snuggs Jones. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School class of 1977 and a member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church. Ron was a florist who for many years worked with Ethel's Flower Shop until its closing and then with Hillside Florist. He was also an employee of Carter Funeral Home and for many years was a caregiver to his "little ole ladies," as he called them. Ron was a collector of old things, ranges, mixers and vacuum cleaners among many other things. He enjoyed tinkering and repairing many of the old appliances, as he did for many of his friends. Ron's kindness, caring and giving to others will be remembered by all who knew him. Surviving are his parents, R.H. Jr. and Bobbie Jones of Rockingham, many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family saw friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at his parent's home. Funeral services for Ron were at 11 a.m. Monday at West Rockingham United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Haber and the Rev. Donald Dawkins officiating. Interment followed in Eastside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to West Rockingham United Methodist Church, Hospitality Committee, 217 U.S. 74 W., Rockingham, NC 28379. Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.... Funeral Home Carter Funeral Home Colonial Chapel - Rockingham 705 S. Caroline St. Rockingham, NC 28379 910-895-4422 Funeral Home Details Send Flowers Published in Richmond County Daily Journal from Dec. 5 to Dec. |
Post# 363276 , Reply# 1   12/7/2016 at 16:04 (2,667 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 363304 , Reply# 3   12/8/2016 at 09:21 (2,666 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I first met Ron when he came to a Convention of the old VCCC. I was President of the Club, and we held a convention in North Carolina (former VCCC member, Clay Floyd, hosted). That was the convention where we went to Electrolux as a group, and I talked the President of Electrolux into giving the old club a Commemorative Edition.
Ron was an awesome man. Always kind and helpful, with a wicked sense of humor. He was always willing to help with the lunches (the new club calls them banquets). I have a number of photos of him running vacuums for the cleaning contest. So sad to hear the news, and even sadder when you realize he was only 57. I'm heartbroken over it. May he rest in peace. |
Post# 363310 , Reply# 4   12/8/2016 at 12:20 (2,666 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 363333 , Reply# 5   12/9/2016 at 00:19 (2,666 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Suicide, sadly, has touched many families, mine included. So many unanswered questions, blame, guilt, etc. I'll be sure to add him to our "In Memoriam" book. As a former member... of the 'old VCCC"? I can't seem to recall it disbanding, and a new club forming. The club, like many things, constantly changes, the good parts staying, the not so good parts being changed, replaced, eliminated, etc. Although, his involvement in The V.C.C.C. was before me, it's terrible to receive this news. He seemed to have touched many people. He'll certainly be missed. My conolences to his family/friends. He'll be in my prayers. John, Vice pres of the only V.C.C.C. |
Post# 363334 , Reply# 6   12/9/2016 at 00:23 (2,666 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 363344 , Reply# 7   12/9/2016 at 10:37 (2,665 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 363350 , Reply# 8   12/9/2016 at 13:22 (2,665 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Sorry about spelling your last name wrong. I knew the minute I hit 'send'........
Can you imagine spelling the name of the co-founder of our V.C.C.C. incorrectly? You may slap my hand when we meet at the convention in June. We all make mistakes/errors, myself included. Jhon, Jon, no, wait... John, THAT's it! |
Post# 363352 , Reply# 9   12/9/2016 at 14:04 (2,665 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 363353 , Reply# 10   12/9/2016 at 14:21 (2,665 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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The main reason for this thread is Ron Jones, not the idle chatter about the V.C.C.C.
This is the Christmas season and must be a sad time for Ron's family and friends. I for one want to stop, say a prayer and remember a person I never got a chance to meet, but had a few great conversations with. Let me say that my thoughts and prayers are with those who knew and loved him. |
Post# 363362 , Reply# 11   12/9/2016 at 20:48 (2,665 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 363366 , Reply# 12   12/10/2016 at 01:05 (2,665 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 363528 , Reply# 14   12/13/2016 at 16:01 (2,661 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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