PLEASE NOTE:  VISITATION TODAY CANCELLED BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER.........CHANGED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 18.  FRIENDS MAY CALL AFTER 3 P.M.MONDAY FOR VISITATION 5-7 MONDAY EVENING AT CHAPEL OAKS IN HIGHLAND.

Ronald Eugene Carron was born April 21, 1942 in Pocatello, Idaho, the son of Lila Gaston Carron and Erman Carron and grew up in White Cloud, KS.  He passed away January 1, 2021, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.  He was 78.

Ron graduated with the class of 1960 in Highland.  He decided to make the military his career and joined the US Navy. Ron served for 25 years which included the time period of the Vietnam War.  During his career, he was stationed in Japan, Hawaii, and Adak, Alaska before he retired January 1, 1990 as a radioman first class USN.

Ronald had a strong love for the Lord and studied Bible/Ministry at Manhattan Christian College.  He never stopped studying and completed many on-line courses with Billy Graham Ministries.

Ron's other interests included various musical instruments, cooking and spoiling the neighborhood pets.

He married Jewel Ruth Baskins, January 1, 1982, at Sparks Baptist Church.  They moved to Hiawatha after he retired.  She died October 8, 2009.  He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include a son Troy Carron, Jewel's daughters:  Pamela Miller, Dianna Brasington, sister Betty Moutray, brother David Fillmore, dear friend Lois Elrod, and 3 legged buddy CJ from next door.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland after 3 p.m. Friday, January 15 . The family will meet with friends from 5 until 7 p.m. that evening.

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Memorial contributions are suggested to the Iola Cemetery, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, Highland 66035.

Please remember families during this critical time by sending a card or note of sympathy to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com