Ronald Leroy Deputy, Sr. Obituary (1939

Ronald LeRoy Deputy, Sr., 81, of Singers Glen, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Deputy was born on March 22, 1939 in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late Timothy Oliver and Ruth (Weaver) Deputy. He started his career at Shenandoah Manufacturing, before he became owner of Early Equipment Company. Ronald enjoyed wood working. He loved the outdoors and listening to music. His mourning for his wife has ended and they are now in eternity together. He was a lifelong member of Weavers Mennonite Church. On September 5, 1959 he married the former Lelia Eberly, who preceded him in death on August 11, 2010. Ronald is survived by his children, Ronald Deputy Jr, and wife Young Kim Deputy of Indian Trail, NC, Reba Deputy Heizer and husband David of Fairfield, VA, Anthony Deputy of Singers Glen, Raleigh Deputy and wife Shandra Matters Deputy of Rockingham; a brother, Merlin Deputy and wife Jackie; grandchildren, Benjamin Heizer, Leah Heizer, Emily Heizer, Levi Heizer, Matthew Deputy, Megan Deputy Cooper; seven great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Peggy Deputy; and a brother-in-law, Mark Lehman. In addition to his wife and parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his siblings, Lowell "Buck" Deputy, Margaret Lehman, Emily Deputy, and an infant sister, Mary Ellen Deputy. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. The burial will be held privately. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence with the Deputy family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.