OBITUARY Ronald Raymond Shumate, Sr. August 4, 1950 – August 14, 2018 Ronald R. Shumate, Sr., 68, passed away Tuesday evening, August 14, 2018, surrounded by his family. One of five children, he was born in Logan, West Virginia, to the late Donald and Helen Shumate. He had been a resident of Hampton for over 40 years. Ron was retired and loved spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid race fan and loved Langley Speedway. He enjoyed tinkering on campers with his friends at Dixie RV. He loved God, his country, and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with “V” Device for valor. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife, Dianna Shumate; his three children, Ronnie Shumate (Amy), Kristie Kimener (Michael), and Jeffery Shumate (Sara); his twin brother, Donald Shumate; sister, Darlia Kerr; and twin sisters, Traci Brylewski and Terri Chambers. In addition, Ron leaves many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren to cherish his memory. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park. A celebration of Ronald’s life will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Cannon officiating. Interment with honors rendered by the U.S. Army Honor Guard will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666. FAMILY Dianna C. Shumate, Wife Ronnie Shumate and wife, Amy, Son Kristie Kimener and husband, Michael, Daughter Jeffery Shumate and wife, Sara, Son Donald Shumate, Twin Brother Darlia Kerr, Sister Traci Brylewski and Terri Chambers, Twin Sisters Many Nieces, Nephews, and Grandchildren, * Donald Luther Shumate, Father Helen Crawford Shumate, Mother Send Flowers Show Your Support Share Obituary share to facebook share by email share link Receive Notifications
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Raymond Shumate Sr 2018.
Death notice for the town of: hampton, state: Virginia