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Born in FL, Ron spent his childhood running through orange groves, fishing, swimming and playing baseball. Even has an adult, Ron loved his home state and never felt more at ease than he did on a beach. He was an unapologetic roller coaster enthusiast and looked forward to annual family trips to all types of theme parks. Life events took Ron to Tennessee in his early twenties but he never waivered on his life-long loyalty …

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Ron always said, "nothing is ever easy". Well, this is by far, the hardest thing our family has ever faced. To say that we were blindsided is an understatement and it seems impossible to think of the countless ways our lives will never be the same. But while we attempt to cope with this unthinkable loss, these words shared by a dear friend have given us some small comfort. ...."Relationships in life don't really end, even if you never see that person again. Every person you've been close to lives on somewhere inside you". Ron, you will live on with us - every single day for the rest of our lives. We love you more than words can say.

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What were Ron's favorite local spots?
Q-Shack & Town Hall
Q-Shack & Town Hall
Q-Shack & Town Hall
What were Ron's favorite performances to watch?
Live music!
Live music!
Live music!
What were Ron's favorite games to play?
Golf, family board games, & poker
Golf, family board games, & poker
Golf, family board games, & poker
What were Ron's favorite movies?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off & Forest Gump
Ferris Bueller's Day Off & Forest Gump
Ferris Bueller's Day Off & Forest Gump

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Born

July 23rd, 1962
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Moved

1982
Chattanooga, TN
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Started a job at as a Nationally Certified Addiction Counselor

1988
Chattanooga, TN

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Cause of death

Heart failure

Method of disposition

Cremation

American Cremation Services
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Ron donated organs

Bone, Skin and Cornea
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Mr. Ronald "Ron" Harman