Ronald E. Warner, 81, of Clearwater, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Brookside Hospice House in Palm Harbor. A funeral service will be held at 2:15 PM on Friday, May 22, 2015 at the Bay Pines National Cemetery located at 10,000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, Florida 33744. Presentation of the American flag and Military Honors will be conducted by the Pinellas County Veterans Council as well as the United States Air Force Honors and Ceremonial Team. Those attending are asked to assemble at the cemetery between 1:45 PM and the beginning of the service.
Ron was born on October 8, 1933 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Nelson and Margaret (Cook) Warner. He relocated to Florida in 1974 where he remained a local resident of Clearwater until his passing. Ron served our nation with the United States Air Force as a Munitions Specialist and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Good Conduct Medal. He later worked as a long distance truck driver. Ron was also a Protestant.
Ron is survived by his loving family: his wife, Carol A. Warner of Clearwater, Florida; three sons: John Warner and his wife, Terry of Brandon, Mississippi; James Brown and his wife, Donna of Suwanee, Georgia; and Patrick Warner and his wife, Robin of Palmer, Massachusetts; three daughters: Christine Goodsell and her husband, Rich of New Boston, Texas; Kathy Murdock and her husband, Stuart of Largo, Florida; and Kristen Nichelson and her husband, Scott of Woodstock, Georgia; twenty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; as well as a brother: Tom Warner and his wife, Ruth of Westfield, Massachusetts. Ron was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Johnson, in 2002.
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We will forever be left with a missing piece of our hearts. Papa was the best Grandpa and Great-Grandpa us kids could ever ask for. He was a true blessing to us and our entire family. He was always there for us and always filled a room with humor and life. Papa, I cannot thank you enough for the love you gave us and the blessings that came from your love. The memories we have will forever be with us and we know you will be smiling down from heaven, watching over us and waiting for us all to be together again. God Bless You Papa! You will be missed SO much! We will always be grateful that you were in our lives and that we got to call you Papa!
Love you,
Stacie, Karl, Hailey and Justin
We have such heavy hearts at this time. We miss you Ron very much. Thank you for being a wonderful and amazing man. Thanks for loving my mom and sharing your life with us. We will forever be grateful. We will cherish the fond memories that we made together. We will honor your memory and we will take care of your bride Carol, until we all can be together again. God Bless You Ron!
We love and miss you,
Kathy and Stu
I have many memories of Uncle Ron. But the one that stands out above the rest are his loving, playful admonitions to me through the years. With a happy countenance and sparkling eyes, he would ask, “Are you behavin’?” Before I could answer, he would shake his finger in my direction, “You better be behavin'”
He was a hard-working man; a loyal and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be sorely missed by all of us.
I extend deepest condolences to my sweet Auntie Carol, my cousins, and all of Uncle Ron’s children, sons-in-laws, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. All of you are evidence that he was truly a blessed man and his life was rich and full!
Now… he is on this extended road trip… but we will all meet up with him in some celestial place… and he will most likely ask us “Were you behavin’? You better be behavin’!
My papa was the most hilarious man you could have ever met. He always seemed to know what could get the crowd going, and he’d run with it. There was never a dull moment when he was around.
My heart is heavy, my eyes are swollen from all the tears that have escaped me, but I know my papa, our papa, is up there in heaven riding his bike, watering the grass with an endless supply of water, puffing on his cigar and talking to every stranger/family member, walking by him.
Bachi, he loved you. He loved you more than anything. I believe the love that you two had was what made the family we are today. Had we not had the two of you, I would not have been the woman I am today. Thank you Bachi for giving papa, and our whole family the love we needed and then some.
I love you, papa.
And I’ll be seeing you.
I am sure my Granny Russell was one of the first to greet Mr. Warner as he entered those heavenly gates. Granny thought the world of Ron, always enjoyed being around him and his wonderful humor. We all have wonderful memories of the times we were together over the years. All of our family send our thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Warner, all the children and grandchildren. May you feel God’s presence and be comforted in knowing that one day you will again be reunited. Love You Debbie and Herman Alston, Dot Bates, Buddy and Emily Russell
I have known Christine Goodsell, her husband and their three children for 22 years. From the first time I met this family, they welcomed me into their hearts. I was fortunate to have met Mr. Warner and Carol at Robyn’s wedding-such a lovely couple. Christine’s love for her Dad, Carol and the entire family has always been evident- shown also by the love she gives her friends. I pray God’s love and strength surrounds this family during this time in their lives.
I’m so thankful for the lessons papa taught me all of the memories I have. We live pretty far away the Papa was always there ready for a joke on the phone or a trip to see us. He was in and out of the hospital and in a pretty bad car accident months before my wedding yet made the trip to Texas. He didn’t just come warm a chair he was out on the dance floor doing the mash potato! If anyone knew how to love and enjoy life it was my Papa. My young son is laying here asleep in my lap I wish he would’ve had longer to get to know you but we will be sure to take time to laugh, eat sweets and ask if he is behaving.
(Somehow a text from my dad was inserted by itself, but I am taking it as a sign and leaving it here)
From Poppy Warner is with the angels today. He loved his kids, step kids, grandkids and greatgrandkids. He enjoyed games and sports but loved camping and boating more. He was funny at times and shy other times, he loved Bachi and they had some great adventures and stories to tell. He always treated me as a son and told me at our wedding to take care of Nanny because she needed a lot of love. I will miss him.
Thank you for the memories on all our nautical ventures. Especially the day you fed the sharks under the Sunshine Skyway. You will be missed and most significantly, remembered.
I am grateful that you loved and cared for my mother when she needed it most in her life. Ron, you forever have a spot in our hearts. God Bless You!
Love
Jim, Donna, Elizabeth, Zachary & Anna Marie Hope
Ron, Thank you, thank you, thank you, I just don’t feel like I said it enough. I hope I showed you how much you always meant to me and my family. You will always have a very special place in our hearts. I will have memories to keep you close and your memory alive. You were always a great Papa to all of my kids and I am very grateful for you. I know I will miss you for the rest of my life. We will take care of mom. Thank you for treating me like I was your own. I was blessed to have you. Thank you for everything!!!! Love always, Kristen and Scott Truett
Carol aka Bachi,
We will all miss Papa, especially you, but not the man that was sick, in pain and suffering,. We will always remembe his great sense of humor, love for the outdoors and his great unique personality. I am so thankful that I was able to be there the last few days of his llife spent sharing memories, pictures, stories, playing special songs and praying. You were always there for my dad and I will forever be grateful for your care, kindness and love. I think if my dad could say something it might be. . . Carol, I love you! Thanks for the amazing ride!
Love,,
Christine, Richard, Matt and Sean
I love and miss you Papa! I miss your laughter and your jokes and your smile! Thinking of you every day!