InfoSheet/Obit for Leon "Buddy" Ring
Born 12 July 1950 - Deceased 25 August 2021
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OBITUARY
Leon “Buddy” Ring passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was a Wayne County native, graduate of Wayne County High School. He proudly served in the United States Army and was part of the F Troop 4th Calvary which included tours in Vietnam. Buddy was awarded several medals including Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air medal, and Purple Heart. He was a loved and respected member of the F Troop. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Retiring after 41 years from Union 72 out of Atlanta, he enjoyed classic cars, fishing, traveling, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. His parents, Wilmer and Thelma Ogden Ring preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sue Ring of Covington; son, Andy Ring (Shannon) of Monticello; daughter, Kimberly Ragan (Harry) of Monticello; son, Keaton Ring of Covington; sister, Diane Jones (David) of LaFayette; Uncle, Euell Ogden (Ellen) of Odum; 10 grandchildren: AJ Ring, Gary Ring, Christopher Ring, Ashlynn Ring, Talan Ring, Harry Ragan, III “Tripp”, Kolin Ragan, Khloe Ring, Ava Ring, Parker Ring, and many other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Funeral services were held 2 PM Friday, August 27, 2021 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Rev. Glenn Ring officiating. Interment followed in the Odum City Cemetery. Active pallbearers were his family.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Disabled American Veterans Charity, P.O. Box 14301. Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
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Peter & Jan Villarante: Sue and family; Our deepest condolences. We are so sorry of the loss of good friend and fine man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David & Cheryl Hopper: Hearts are heavy at the loss of our Centaur brother Buddy. Will miss reading on Facebook; The picture with his grandson going fishing and just a message asking how are you doing and how he was doing to his family. So sorry for the loss but just remember you were blessed to have him in your life and you have all those wonderful memories that he has left with you. God bless.
Bruce Anderson: RIP bro. We're going to miss you.
Pete Holmberg: An excellent crew chief and NCO; and a great Christian man.
Frank Dillon: Buddy and I only knew each other in passing in Vietnam like many others. However, we connected several years ago and were in frequent contact. We attended several Centaur reunions together, talked and texted each other often, sometimes at odd hours discussing such things as the size of the rats in Vietnam.
I will always miss him until we meet again.