Ronald York

Ronald York, 64, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, January 1, 2005, in a local hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the Christ's Community Church in Big Spring with Mike Johnston, officiating.Ronald was born on January 15, 1940 in Wolf Lake, Illinois and married Geraldine Sanders on August 10, 1963 in Granite City, Illinois. He retired from Cornell Corrections, Air Park Unit, as a Lieutenant.Ronald served in the United States Navy for six years and the Texas National Guard for eight years. He was a Mason for 32 years. He was an active member of the Vietnam Memorial Committee in Big Spring and a member of the Howard Couty Muzzel Loaders. He loved his family and enjoyed time with them.Survivors include his wife, Geraldine York of Big Spring; a son, Robert York of Madison, Illinois; three daughters, Renee York-Sanders and Robin Ferguson of Alvin and Rhonda Bronaugh of Big Spring and his mother, Pauline York of South Bend, Indiana. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father, a sister, a brother and a grandson.The family suggests memorials to Christ's Community Church, 1002 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, Texas 79720 or the Vietnam Memorial Committee, P.O. Box 2854, Big Spring, Texas 79721-2854.,