Ronald Eugene Lipscomb
October 13, 1945 ~ August 15, 2016
Ronald Eugene Lipscomb, 70, of Weirton passed away Monday August 15, 2016, at the Allegheny General Hospital.
Born on October 13, 1945, in Steubenville, OH, Ronald was the son of the late Ronald H. and Kathryn Hoder Lipscomb. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald Vance Lipscomb, in 2002.
A United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran, Ron retired after 43 years of service with Weirton Steel, ISG and Arcelor Mittal, in Weirton, WV, where he worked in the Blooming Mill, B.O.P. and Tin Mill. At the time of his retirement, Ron was number 2 on the seniority list.
A very talented handyman, Ron could fix anything with the exception of plumbing. He found relaxation in oil painting and collecting. He will always be remembered as a hard worker and for his sentimental and creative personality.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 10, the Loyal Order of the Moose 688, and a Life Member of the VFW 2716.
He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Kathy J. Green Lipscomb; his sons, Dennis Green of Las Vegas, NV, and Joseph Green of Weirton, WV; his daughters, Tonya Lash of Ohio, Kelly Pettit (Caleb) of New Cumberland, WV, Mary Mooney (Mark) of Hampton, VA, and Samantha McFadden (Josh) of Kingsport, TN; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
In accordance to Ron's wishes Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton is in charge of his private funeral and cremation services.
Military Honors will be conducted at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens by the American Legion Honor Guard and the United States Air Force.
In lieu of flowers please honor Ron's memory in casting your vote for Donald J. Trump in the upcoming presidential election in November.
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Kathy and family our deepest sympathy to you all. Ron was on of a kind and I will miss all of our conversations on Sunday’s…we solved many of the world’s problems in a short time! God bless!
Kathy I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.may your memories of Ron carry you through the difficult days ahead.He is now with our savior. You will forever carry him in your heart.
Went to hs with Ronny, fine guy, fine friend
Kathy, our deepest condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry we lost touch over the years, but will remember the good times we had growing up together. Prayers for Ronnie and your family.
I am sorry mom that I could not be there for you at this time of loss. I love you and miss you and hope that you are standing strong as you always have. I will do the best that I can do to make it back to see you soon. Love you D
KATHY,SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. CAROLYNS FLORIST, CAROLYN AND MELANY BEVER
Kathy so sorry for your loss we always wished the best for you and your family. Stay strong our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I lost my best friend….So sorry for his family, I know he will be missed….Loved that guy
A great friend, May God bless you. Such good times we had at St. Anthony’s!
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Ronald Eugene Lipscomb, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete. I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Air Force Veteran, Ronald Eugene Lipscomb, “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Kathy, Tonya and family, Our sincere sympathy, Ronnie and I were the best of friends( Cousins) in our young years and high school. So much has happened through the years, its always sad when families loose touch. But I am remembering our childhood with many good memories. Peace Judy (Telvock) Jackson
I love you dad
i wish i would have spent more time with you im sorry i will see you in heaven Dad . xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Kathy and Family, Please accept by Sympathy on the loss of Ronnie. I went to school and graduated with Ronnie, I remember the first time he came to St. Anthony’s, a shy tall boy with beautiful blonde hair. As the years went on, I knew him as a very nice respectful young man. After we graduated I didn’t see Ronnie for years, then I met him and Kathy at the Moose, and Ronnie was still the same nice person, he was well liked in school, and he will be missed. The last time I saw Ronnie, he was still the tall, cute blonde guy I knew as a kid. Prayers to all, Helen
So sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin. Always remember him as a quiet, peaceful and talented man. May God bless him Rest in peace Ronnie Condolences to his family My thoughts and prayers are with you. With my deepest sympathy
Your sister to my brother Ronnie as the years passed by we went our separate ways sometimes we didn’t agree on certain things . We are both stubborn and we get our feelings hurt very easy because we are Lipscombs. You are my brother and I will always love you and be proud of you big brother. You are very talented at everything you do. Your special paintings come from your heart. Your nephew, my son Mike Lipscomb has some of your blood It runs in our family because he follows in your footsteps He is very talented. We have childhood memories together And no one can them away. You have a very special way of telling me our brother and sister bond the day you died. You went right to my heart only you and I know. I am your Only true blood sister the last of the Ronald H. Lipscomb Family and your nephew, my son Michael Lipscomb is the last person to represent and honor our proud last name LIPSCOMB forever. We were omitted from your obituaries But Ronnie you know me for 67 years I have class and you always said to me I’m one of a kind. A big thank you to my brother Ronnie Lipscomb. I hope you are in your 1963 red Dodge Convertible ……you are in heaven with Dad,Mom and Vance…..let Dad drive a little. I love you Your sister “RED”. RIP.
Thank you for your service.
Kathy, thank you so much for accepting my brother and I to pay respect to our cousin. I haven’t seen him in years and regret not doing so. It’s funny how family can be at times but at the end of the day there is “only love”! May God bless and comfort you, you will be in my prayers. I would really love someday to see his paintings.
My love and sympathy for your loss. While working with Ronnie in the TM, I got to know a very good man and was blessed by listening and working with him.
A true friend and football team mate!