We loved you so much Ron! You are truly missed!
Ronald L. Waggoner
Ronald L. Waggoner
November 19, 1936 ~ April 5, 2014
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 3:00 p.m. Saturday April 5, 2014 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home VISITATION: 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or Just Friends Adult Day Care. Ronald L. Waggoner, 77, of Columbus, IN, passed away peacefully at his home, March 30, 2014. Ron was born in Columbus, IN, November 19, 1936, the second son of Hezekiah James Waggoner and Rowena May Carmichael. Ron graduated from Freetown High School in 1955, and then graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington in 1960, with a BA in both Journalism and Economics. Ron began his career, which lasted 25 years, at The Republic Newspaper, run by Home News Enterprises (HNE). That time was filled with much experience, mostly due to advice from Bob Brown and Ned Bradley on the newspaper business. Starting at the bottom, Ron learned quickly and was moved to Plainfield, IN, to manage the local newspaper, The Messenger, which he guided to its first profitable year. Ron then moved back to Columbus and served as Business Manager for The Republic. Soon after, Ron was elevated to Vice President, and oversaw financial operations and fulfilled other company-wide duties. During this time, he also served as president of the Senior Retirement Foundation and president of Volunteers of America and was a member of The United Way, a member of the newly formed YMCA Board of Directors and a member of Harrison Lake Country Club, The Bob Gordon Scholarship Fund and Director of United Way Contributions. In 1986, Ron left the HNE organization to join J.F. Molloy as a consultant advisor for various companies and organizations. In 1987, Ron left J.F. Molloy to accept a position with the French Government/Bull HN Property in Boston, Massachusetts. Ron took responsibility for major accounts including General Motors, Ford Automotive, Chrysler Motors, and Metropolitan Life Insurance. He retired in 1996 and returned home to tend the needs of his aging mother, Rowena. Ron is survived by his brother, David Waggoner, Freetown; his sister-in-law, Nellie Waggoner (wife of his older brother, Kenneth Waggoner, deceased 2010), Freetown; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ron is also survived by his dear friend, Carolyn Goblick, Boston; and his dearly loved friends, Brian and April Knox and their four children, Nick (Kristen) Shaw, Amanda, Adam and Joshua Knox, Columbus. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth Waggoner.
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November 19, 1936 ~ March 30, 2014
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 3:00 p.m. Saturday April 5, 2014 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home
VISITATION: 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or
Just Friends Adult Day Care.
Ronald L. Waggoner, 77, of Columbus, IN, passed away peacefully at his home, March 30, 2014. Ron was born in Columbus, IN, November 19, 1936, the second son of Hezekiah James Waggoner and Rowena May Carmichael.
Ron graduated from Freetown High School in 1955, and then graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington in 1960, with a BA in both Journalism and Economics.
Ron began his career, which lasted 25 years, at The Republic Newspaper, run by Home News Enterprises (HNE). That time was filled with much experience, mostly due to advice from Bob Brown and Ned Bradley on the newspaper business. Starting at the bottom, Ron learned quickly and was moved to Plainfield, IN, to manage the local newspaper, The Messenger, which he guided to its first profitable year. Ron then moved back to Columbus and served as Business Manager for The Republic. Soon after, Ron was elevated to Vice President, and oversaw financial operations and fulfilled other company-wide duties.
During this time, he also served as president of the Senior Retirement Foundation and president of Volunteers of America and was a member of The United Way, a member of the newly formed YMCA Board of Directors and a member of Harrison Lake Country Club, The Bob Gordon Scholarship Fund and Director of United Way Contributions.
In 1986, Ron left the HNE organization to join J.F. Molloy as a consultant advisor for various companies and organizations.
In 1987, Ron left J.F. Molloy to accept a position with the French Government/Bull HN Property in Boston, Massachusetts. Ron took responsibility for major accounts including General Motors, Ford Automotive, Chrysler Motors, and Metropolitan Life Insurance.
He retired in 1996 and returned home to tend the needs of his aging mother, Rowena.
Ron is survived by his brother, David Waggoner, Freetown; his sister-in-law, Nellie Waggoner (wife of his older brother, Kenneth Waggoner, deceased 2010), Freetown; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ron is also survived by his dear friend, Carolyn Goblick, Boston; and his dearly loved friends, Brian and April Knox and their four children, Nick (Kristen) Shaw, Amanda, Adam and Joshua Knox, Columbus.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth Waggoner.
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Ron was loved by so many and will forever remain in our hearts. I have so many fond memories growing up and into adulthood. Ron was so blessed to have the whole Knox family who dearly loved him and took great care of him and became part of his family. Thank you to everyone for their kindness and generosity.
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My sympathy and condolences during this time of loss…may God bless and comfort as only He can. Ron’s mother and my mother were sisters. He use to take care of me many years ago. Then my Aunt Esther and His mother. My Husband and I were in contact with Ron for many years and then we lost contact with Ron. I lost my Husband a year ago. I have lost many cousins and so sadden to hear of the lost of Ron.
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Times with Ron were always an adventure! Can’t put the date on it, but it happened in Lexington, MA sometime in the 90’s. We became best friends early on as we worshiped in the same church. Ron and I loved nature and I think the love of flowers always brought conversations around the newest varieties of lilies and what we were planning to plant in our garden that year. Not exciting to most people, yet it bright a lot of joy to us.
One beautiful summer day Ron planned a surprise picnic at an especially lovely wooded, riverside area in Concord. He planned the whole thing–beautiful tablecloth and napkins, a basket of delectable food items–special cheese and crackers, marinated chicken, variety of salads and my favorite dessert–cookies! This day exhibited his caring and generous heart.
We prayed,laughed, and had a wonderful bonding time.Ron had an incredible heart. Always ready to bring a spot of happiness not only in my life but anyone who needed comfort, support and a listening ear. What a gentle spirit! He was always ready to go that extra mile to serve and loved God with all his heart.
We wrote and telephoned one another year after year and never lost the joy of hearing each other’s voice. We shared scripture together during good and troubled times. He was my best devoted friend.
Carolyn
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We loved you so much Ron! You are truly missed!
Times with Ron were always an adventure! Can’t put the date on it, but it happened in Lexington, MA sometime in the 90’s. We became best friends early on as we worshiped in the same church. Ron and I loved nature and I think the love of flowers always brought conversations around the newest varieties of lilies and what we were planning to plant in our garden that year. Not exciting to most people, yet it bright a lot of joy to us. One beautiful summer day Ron planned a surprise picnic at an especially lovely wooded, riverside area in Concord. He planned the whole thing–beautiful tablecloth and napkins, a basket of delectable food items–special cheese and crackers, marinated chicken, variety of salads and my favorite dessert–cookies! This day exhibited his caring and generous heart. We prayed,laughed, and had a wonderful bonding time. Ron had an incredible heart. Always ready to bring a spot of happiness not only in my life but anyone who needed comfort, support and a listening ear. What a gentle spirit! He was always ready to go that extra mile to serve and loved God with all his heart. We wrote and telephoned one another year after year and never lost the joy of hearing each other’s voice. We shared scripture together during good and troubled times. He was my best devoted friend. Carolyn
My sympathy and condolences during this time of loss…may God bless and comfort as only He can. Ron’s mother and my mother were sisters. He use to take care of me many years ago. Then my Aunt Esther and His mother. My Husband and I were in contact with Ron for many years and then we lost contact with Ron. I lost my Husband a year ago. I have lost many cousins and so sadden to hear of the lost of Ron.
Ron was loved by so many and will forever remain in our hearts. I have so many fond memories growing up and into adulthood. Ron was so blessed to have the whole Knox family who dearly loved him and took great care of him and became part of his family. Thank you to everyone for their kindness and generosity.