We met at a dance at the Community Center in Margate FL in July 1970. We were introduced by a mutual friend. He asked friend to introduce us. During those 2 weeks, he asked my dad for my hand in marriage, we got engaged and picked out our wedding rings. Very romantic. He nicknamed me his Little Petunia.

Ronnie Smith was like an uncle to me always there when I needed him  . He is with Jonnie now too . May his soul rest in peace. He was a good man.

My dad my hero I love you and will miss you so much. You're with Papa Charlie and Grandma Lolo and Aunt Cindy and Linda. I love you daddy. Forever my person my greatest friend I love you love Mary Katherine

Now he is with Linda, the love of his life. His true happiness 😊 ❤

I would like to say that I am blessed to have been a part of this wonderful man life he was God gift to my life anytime I have ever need just to have a smile put on my face I would just pick up the phone and call and one second he would make it happen I want all the family know that I am grateful that God got to give me the blessing to know that love was real and it was in this man right here no matter what or what was going on or what was happening Ron would always have your back in  anyway he could to give you love a hug or just to sit and talk this man right here had you no matter what I love you Ron you will always be a second father to me and thank u guys so much for the blessing of just knowing him I and grateful he may be gone but never forgotten live free Ron fly high until we meet again my dear friend in my heart you will always be.  To family I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man Love always Jessica basenback