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Ronnie Odell Joyce

March 18, 1952 ~ September 26, 2017 (age 65) 65 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Gabe Polson on October 4, 2023 2:22 AM
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A candle was lit by Linda Gilmore Justice on January 10, 2018 4:03 PM
Message from Leo Marsh
October 30, 2017 7:27 AM

Remembering when we played football together many years ago
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A candle was lit by Leo Marsh on October 30, 2017 7:25 AM
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A candle was lit by Sue Silverstein Perkins on October 11, 2017 1:59 AM
Message from Bill and Sims Poindexter
October 5, 2017 10:55 AM

Shelly and Family, We will always remember what Ronnie did for our daughter Julia when she was in his class. His kindness to her and belief in her meant so very much to a sixth grader. Shelly, I also think about your parents and how much they would be there to support you through this trying time. May God bless all of you and fold you in His loving arms. Our love and prayers go with you.
Message from Miss Karen LaRocco
October 4, 2017 6:41 PM

My children spent 9 wonderful years at Chatham Charter school. Mr. Joyce was, generous to me and my 2 children. He was a wonderful generous person.
He bent over for me and my children, when our funds were low. I'm from a Northern State.
Mr. Joyce put true action, into the expression, Southern Hospitality. Peace to his wife and family.
May God lie upon him for eternity.
Karen LaRocco.
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A candle was lit by Noble,Anna LaRocco Masi on October 4, 2017 6:32 PM
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A candle was lit by cindy phillips cchs class of 197263 on October 3, 2017 10:16 PM
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A candle was lit by Dianne A. Johnson on October 1, 2017 12:32 PM
Message from Thomas and Kelly Peele and family
October 1, 2017 8:50 AM

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Message from Robert and Janice Britson
September 30, 2017 2:15 PM

Sending love to you as you pour out your love for Ron, family and friends. You did an outstanding job honoring him with your tribute of words and photos and also making the very most of his remaining days here. May God bless you all.
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A candle was lit by Jane Lambeth Moody on September 29, 2017 10:57 PM
Message from Peggy Lane Holshouser
September 29, 2017 12:51 PM

My condolences to your family at this time.
As he walks the streets of Heaven, seeing Uncle Henry, Aunt Blanch, my grandfather, Ben Lane and wife Eleecy, their children.
Please know my prayers are with you.
Peggy Lane Holshouser
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A candle was lit by Mickey, Lynda, Hagan and Brennan Pore on September 28, 2017 11:07 PM
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A candle was lit by Mildred Reives29 on September 28, 2017 10:50 PM
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A candle was lit by Mike & Cindy Koszulinski on September 28, 2017 10:36 PM
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A candle was lit by Jackie & Donna Sessoms on September 28, 2017 9:06 PM
Message from Crystal & Bill Harman, Luke, Zack, and Logan
September 28, 2017 4:35 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Ronnie touched the lives of so many. He will always be remembered for his kind and gentle soul. The beauty of memory is that we hold it in our hearts forever. May you find comfort in the loving memories you have made together.
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A candle was lit by Crystal & Bill Harman and Family on September 28, 2017 4:01 PM
Message from Kenneth & Linda W. Lee
September 28, 2017 2:25 PM

So sorry to learn of your loss from our God-daughter, Robin Mozingo. You and yours are and shall remain in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. Pray for the comfort only God can provide.
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A candle was lit by James and Valinda Thomas on September 28, 2017 2:15 PM
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A candle was lit by DIana,Chuck & Cody Ellis on September 28, 2017 12:22 PM
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A candle was lit by Diane Lingenfelter on September 28, 2017 11:46 AM
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A candle was lit by Pamela and Bonnie Edwards on September 28, 2017 11:33 AM
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A candle was lit by Lori and Samantha Andrews on September 28, 2017 11:30 AM
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A candle was lit by Riley Shaner on September 28, 2017 9:05 AM
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A candle was lit by Jane and Cliff Webster on September 28, 2017 8:53 AM
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A candle was lit by Tammie Strickland-Jordan on September 28, 2017 1:10 AM
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A candle was lit by Bunnie Brewer on September 27, 2017 11:44 PM
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A candle was lit by Jacqueline Reaves Williams on September 27, 2017 11:26 PM
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A candle was lit by Jane and Cliff Webster on September 27, 2017 10:53 PM
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A candle was lit by Sheila Alston on September 27, 2017 9:40 PM
Message from Danny & Becky Wall
September 27, 2017 9:08 PM

Sissy, Chloe, and Savannah,
We are saddened to hear of Ronnie's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Danny Wall & Becky
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A candle was lit by Danny & Becky Eall on September 27, 2017 9:04 PM
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A candle was lit by Bradley and Molly Upchurch on September 27, 2017 9:03 PM
Message from Katie Palmer
September 27, 2017 7:59 PM

Prayers for the family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many!
Message from Jerry Wilson
September 27, 2017 7:50 PM

Chatham County has lost one of its finest citizens. I have know Ronnie for many years. I graduated with his sister, Sylvia. He has always been a good, kind individual. All the teachers, office staff, and students loved Ronnie. He was a great leader. He will be missed.
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A candle was lit by Arlene Taylor on September 27, 2017 7:36 PM
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A candle was lit by Billie T. Taylor on September 27, 2017 7:04 PM
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A candle was lit by Dennis & Linda Thomas on September 27, 2017 6:34 PM
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A candle was lit by Iris Brewer Humble on September 27, 2017 6:26 PM
Message from Cathy M. KnightSissy
September 27, 2017 5:35 PM

Shelly ( Sissy) and family,
My condolences goes out to the entire family in the loss of you husband, dad, and grandpa. I haven't long ago heard of his sickness so my mind went back to our school days when i saw it on Facebook. I could see the joy he had with his grandbaby from the pictures. Hold on to those precious memories. May the Peace of GOD comfort you all at this time.
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A candle was lit by Cathy McCrimmon Knight on September 27, 2017 5:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Billy, Kathy, Cole, Luke, and Kyle Garner on September 27, 2017 4:14 PM
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A candle was lit by Janet and Jerry Bryant on September 27, 2017 4:10 PM
Message from Rhonda Lassiter Vitagliano
September 27, 2017 3:37 PM

Heaven has gained an angel. What a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May your memories of Ronnie and your family sustain you through this difficult time of loss.

Rhonda Lassiter Vitagliano
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A candle was lit by Addie & Darlene Laws on September 27, 2017 3:29 PM
Message from Phyllis and Brent Overton
September 27, 2017 3:26 PM

All of you are in our hearts and prayers. Loved the pictures. Phyllis (Class of '70) and Brent Overton
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A candle was lit by Beverly Foxx-Williams on September 27, 2017 3:04 PM
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A candle was lit by Fredrick and Marian Taylor on September 27, 2017 2:37 PM
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A candle was lit by Robin & Jimmy Mozingo on September 27, 2017 2:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Jennifer, Erik, Justin & Allison Bender on September 27, 2017 1:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Keith & Rhonda Goodwin Whitfield on September 27, 2017 12:47 PM
Message from Beth Goldston
September 27, 2017 12:16 PM

Sissy, Chloe, Brody, Savanna and Brooks, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ronnie touched the lives of many through his good heart, teaching, leadership and music, He will be remembered and missed.
May you be comforted by sweet memories of happier times. Sending love to you all.
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A candle was lit by Beth Goldston on September 27, 2017 12:09 PM
Message from Nancy and Donnie Ellis
September 27, 2017 12:00 PM

Shelly,Chloe,Savannah,Brody, There are no words to be spoken that will ease your pain, but I know you can rest in the assurance that Ronnie is walking with our Lord, his faith and strength were strong. We will be praying for all of you in the days ahead and please know we are here if you need anything, may you all feel God's comfort we love you.
Message from Joe and Doris Snipes
September 27, 2017 11:42 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time and in the days ahead. The Chatham County community has lost a person who has left an imprint on all that he touched. His earthly presence will forever be missed.
Message from Richard & Judy Farmer
September 27, 2017 10:57 AM

We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Joyce's passing. He was one of the finest men and educators we have had the pleasure of knowing. May God bless the family in this difficult time.
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A candle was lit by Chad Shannon Jessy & Cody Bowman & Brenda Edwards on September 27, 2017 10:53 AM
Message from Annie Kay
September 27, 2017 10:50 AM

Ronnie will always be remembered with love in the King Family. He will continue to live in our hearts. Special Blessings to all his sweet family.
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A candle was lit by Annie K. King-Gaines on September 27, 2017 10:45 AM
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A candle was lit by Sandie Dean on September 27, 2017 10:07 AM
My heart goes out to the family. Ronnie was a great man and I will never forget his kindness. He was so good to D.J. and Randi when they were at Bonlee. My thoughts and prayers will be with all the family today and in the days to come. May God comfort you all.
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A candle was lit by Sandie Dean on September 27, 2017 10:03 AM
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A candle was lit by Jason and Charity White on September 27, 2017 9:52 AM
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A candle was lit by Kathy Allred Cockman on September 27, 2017 9:48 AM
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A candle was lit by James & Tracy Teague and Aryana on September 27, 2017 9:48 AM
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A candle was lit by Cheryl M Gore and family on September 27, 2017 9:15 AM
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A candle was lit by Barry Lanning on September 27, 2017 9:06 AM
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A candle was lit by Joanne Oler on September 27, 2017 8:59 AM
Message from Sylvia Jackson
September 27, 2017 8:43 AM

My heart goes out you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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A candle was lit by Sylvia Jackson on September 27, 2017 8:41 AM
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A candle was lit by Kia Dark and family on September 27, 2017 8:29 AM
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A candle was lit by Norman May on September 27, 2017 8:15 AM
Message from Peggie
September 27, 2017 8:14 AM

My deepest sympathy. Words cannot express what Ronnie meant to me and our community and school I will forever be grateful to have known and worked with Ronnie. Love you.
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A candle was lit by Roger and Peggie Gaines on September 27, 2017 8:13 AM
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A candle was lit by Wanda and Danny Stover on September 27, 2017 7:50 AM
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A candle was lit by Trish Mann on September 27, 2017 7:26 AM
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A candle was lit by Michael and Tonita Cheek on September 27, 2017 6:56 AM
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A candle was lit by David and Cindy Reid on September 27, 2017 5:52 AM
Message from Ellen
September 27, 2017 5:27 AM

To all those who were lucky to have known and loved this gentle soul, my heart is with you. I am so truly sorry for your your loss, and as his suffering has ended I know yours will become harder. He's still with you and you'll see those signs often now. Let them comfort you. Smile in his memory.
Message from Penelope &Amari
September 27, 2017 1:21 AM

Ronnie was a good principal , my mother worked up under him and he was both of my kids principal. Really enjoy his spirit and he will truly be missed. Praying for the family now and in the days to come. Penelope Alston and family
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A candle was lit by Danny and Kathy Gaines on September 27, 2017 12:00 AM
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A candle was lit by Tins M Perry on September 26, 2017 11:18 PM
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A candle was lit by Tina Baldwin Morgan on September 26, 2017 11:09 PM
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A candle was lit by Tami thompson on September 26, 2017 10:49 PM
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A candle was lit by James Wheeler on September 26, 2017 10:49 PM
Message from Billy daughter Sherry Kidd
September 26, 2017 10:40 PM

Sissy and family

Please know that you are in our prayers. Such a wonderful man and educator while known and loved by so many.
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A candle was lit by Kim Lindley on September 26, 2017 10:30 PM
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A candle was lit by Sandra and Edward McLaurin on September 26, 2017 10:16 PM
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A candle was lit by Phillip and June Stout on September 26, 2017 10:14 PM
Message from Melia Perry Davis
September 26, 2017 10:14 PM

Savannah, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I pray that you will all feel God's comfort and peace as only He can give.
Message from Janet Purvis Clark. Class of 1969
September 26, 2017 9:56 PM

Janet Purvis Clark. Class of 1969 cchs I am so sorry for the family prayers are with you all
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A candle was lit by Janet Purvis Clark on September 26, 2017 9:52 PM
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A candle was lit by John Shaner on September 26, 2017 9:42 PM
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A candle was lit by Chris Cheek on September 26, 2017 9:20 PM
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A candle was lit by The Wenzel Family on September 26, 2017 9:09 PM
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A candle was lit by Everett, Jena, Justin, Haley, Natalie & Lindsey Johnson on September 26, 2017 9:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Kim Paschal and Phil Gaines Jr. on September 26, 2017 9:01 PM
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A candle was lit by Betty Beavers on September 26, 2017 8:36 PM
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A candle was lit by Lisa Powell on September 26, 2017 8:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Amanda Spinks and family on September 26, 2017 8:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Danny & Cindy Dixon on September 26, 2017 8:19 PM
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A candle was lit by The Colborne Family on September 26, 2017 8:13 PM
Message from Daniel Haithcox
September 26, 2017 8:11 PM

Ronnie was as fine and genuine of a person I have ever met, and was always so unbelievably kind to me. It was evident how meaningful his impact was on others, whether it be formers students, staff members, or the community as a whole. He was indeed someone you could count on and whose impact is immeasurable. My thought and prayers are with you all.
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A candle was lit by Loretta Williams on September 26, 2017 8:11 PM
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A candle was lit by Daniel Haithcox on September 26, 2017 8:06 PM
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A candle was lit by Hattie Alston on September 26, 2017 7:56 PM
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A candle was lit by Joe & Janie Hawker on September 26, 2017 7:31 PM
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A candle was lit by Christie, Anthony, Natalie & Olivia Bright on September 26, 2017 6:39 PM
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A candle was lit by Stacy and Woody Boykin on September 26, 2017 6:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Cory, Kim, Kayley & Colton Walters ❤️ on September 26, 2017 6:23 PM
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A candle was lit by Donny and Terry Frazier on September 26, 2017 6:14 PM
You have our deepest sympathy. We pray our Heavenly Father will send grace beyond measure to your family at this time. We were honored to have known him and thankful for his contribution to our community.
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A candle was lit by Donny and Terry Frazier on September 26, 2017 6:11 PM
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A candle was lit by jo deaton-duckworth on September 26, 2017 6:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Lynette Ginn on September 26, 2017 5:54 PM
Message from Lynette Ginn
September 26, 2017 5:51 PM

I worked with Ronnie for many years at Horton Middle School in Pittsboro. I enjoyed his kindness and sense of humor. May the Lord give your family comfort in this difficult time. Let the wonderful memories of your time together fill the empty spot left in your heart. God bless you.
Lynette
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A candle was lit by Donna Tripp & Dianne Dixon on September 26, 2017 4:12 PM
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A candle was lit by By Robert and sandy Merritt on September 26, 2017 3:51 PM
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A candle was lit by Cathy & David Fields on September 26, 2017 3:11 PM
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A candle was lit by Chase and Becky Craven on September 26, 2017 2:47 PM
Message from Larry and Carolyn Mabe
September 26, 2017 2:31 PM

Chatham has lost a fine servant to the community in every respect. His quiet leadership and care for his community and his schools was always evident. Please know Carolyn and I have you in our prayers for your peace.
Message from Larry and Carolyn Mabe
September 26, 2017 2:31 PM

Chatham has lost a fine servant to the community in every respect. His quiet leadership and care for his community and his schools was always evident. Please know Carolyn and I have you in our prayers for your peace.
Message from Debra Branson
September 26, 2017 2:24 PM

Sissy, Savannah, Chloe and Brody, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Ronnie was a great person and dear friend. My love goes out to all of you.
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A candle was lit by Debra Branson on September 26, 2017 2:20 PM
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A candle was lit by Pam Phillips Craven CCHS Class of '72 on September 26, 2017 2:04 PM
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A candle was lit by Sharron Horton on September 26, 2017 1:53 PM
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