FLORENCE, S.C. — Ronald James Germond Sr., born May 3, 1943, passed away Oct. 9, 2022, at home in Florence, S.C. Ron was retired from the U.S. Navy after 29.5 years as an E8. He loved serving his country. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle.

Ron is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elsie. He is also survived by his sons, Ronald Jr. (Emily) of Vermont, Robert Sr. (Tina) of Pennsylvania, and Scott (Marie) of South Carolina; his sister, Charlene Germond of Florida; seven grandchildren, Robby, Steven, Summer, Josh (Jordan), Andrew and Avri; two great-grandchildren, Maycee Lake and Emma; and cousins Stevie Curtis, Doreen O’Mara and Janice Layes.

To celebrate Ron’s life a gathering of family and friends will take place at the Germond camp in Sudbury in the summer of 2023 at a date to be determined. ◊