Ronald Radford, Sr

Ronald “Ron” Radford, Sr. was born August 15, 1955 to Charles Herschel and Cleola Radford in Rhodell, West Virginia. He transitioned to become an ancestor on June 23, 2018. Ron is preceded in death by his parents; sister Alfreda Radford; and brothers, Charles, Jr., Percy, Maceo, and Leonard Radford.

Ronald spent the early part of his life playing in the hills of West Virginia with his brothers, sisters, and cousins. His parents relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1964 where Ronald attended Columbus Public Schools, graduating from Linden McKinley High School. After earning his high school diploma, Ronald enlisted in the armed forces and served in the United States Air Force. He was an intelligent and industrious man, and he retired after 35 years as a Lead Supervisor for the Defense Supply Center of Columbus. He also owned and operated a residential and commercial landscaping company, Triple R Lawn Services, while working as a custodian at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus. Ronald enjoyed political discussions, a good football game (GO Browns!), grilling, and spending quality time with family and friends. Ronald was a faithful member of Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road in Columbus, Ohio.

Ron met Vanessa Ann Radford, whom he affectionately called his Sweet-Sweet, in Columbus, Ohio and the two were married December 25, 1987. Through this union, the two were blessed with three children: Tyiesha Ann, Varonté Alfreda, and Ronald Radford, Jr.

Ronald was a devoted brother, born seventh among ten children. He leaves to cherish his memory Constance Adams (AJ), Marvin Radford (Rhonda), Pamelia Lawson (Cecil), and Tennell Radford-Williams.

Ronald also leaves to cherish his memory, daughters Tyiesha Radford Shorts (Marshall) and Varonté Radford; son Ronald Radford, Jr.; granddaughters Solaya Kya Davis and Nassira Zhané Davis; grandson Marshall Shorts, III; uncles Eddie Eldridge and Curtis Eldridge; aunt Frances Radford; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family for whom he cared very deeply.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road.

Interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens.