Ronald Gene Avery

Ronald G. Avery, better known as Sugar Bear, Shug, and Bear, was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 11, 1970.

Ronald attended Columbus City Schools. Shug also served in the Navy. He enjoyed cooking. He loved to laugh, party, and have a good time. Most of all, he loved his family.

Shug is preceded in death by his parents Brooksie, Daljit, Valerie; sister, Christy; and brother, Nicholas.

On Friday October 9, 2020 Shug went from labor to eternal rest.

Ronald leaves to forever cherish his memories, loving parents, Ron and Deidra Avery; daughter, Jenna Smiley; son, Ronald Smiley-Avery; sisters, Keisha, Nicole, and Kulwart; brothers, Craig and Stevenson; fiancé, Jennifer Lee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Shug will be forever missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.

Private Visitation 1:00 PM and Memorial Service 2:00 PM Thursday, October 15, 2020 at COP East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Masks and Social Distancing are required.