J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Moring, Ronald

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Quietly, during the afternoon hours of Monday, July 13th, God reached out and took the hand of his faithful servant Ron and carried him to his heavenly home where he is now fully healed of Metastic Melanoma Cancer. Ronald was the second son of Ruth Shelley and Vernon Moring, born on April 11, 1947 in Petersburg. He was a resident of Petersburg all his life and graduated from the Petersburg School System. An Air Force veteran, he served on active duty (6994 Security Forces) in Turkey and Viet Nam. He retired after 32 years of employment at Honeywell Inc. and then worked for the Bureau of Tourism in Petersburg. Ron was a man of great passions and love of all life. He loved his church, Washington St. United Methodist Church, its history and it’s spiritual and civic commitment. Nothing gave him greater pleasure than to walk you through it’s
beautiful sanctuary and tell its history. He served his church well. He loved his city. His time at the Tourist Bureau gave him the outlet to let everyone he met know of its history, its revitalization and its promise for greatness. A people person, he never met a stranger. His warmth and ability to communicate made people who had only known him for five minutes tell him their life’s story. Often these people continued to communicate with Ron, and felt as if they had known him, all of their lives as well. He had a great passion for photography, taking hundreds of pictures through out his lifetime. From the beauty of nature to the intrigue of people, he captured on film those things and everything in between. His life was also one of service to all things and people. His kitties he saved bear testament to this. Ron is survived by his wife and companion of 31 years Cheryl Anne Sculthorpe-Moring, his brother, Donald H. Moring and wife Kathy of Prince George. Nephew, Troy Moring and wife Donna, great-niece, Kaley and great-nephew, Brady of Ford, VA. His wife’s parents, Betty and Duke Sculthorpe and family. Also, many cousins and their families, beloved friends and neighbors. Visitation will be held at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral home, Petersburg on Thursday July 16th from 6:30 to 9:00pm. A service of memories and music will take place at Washington St. United Methodist Church at 2:00pm on Friday, July 17th, 2009. Interment will be at Blanford Cemetery at the Moring grave site. Following the burial, all family and friends are invited to return to the church for a time of food and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington St. United Methodist Church Restoration Fund, 22 E. Washington St. Petersburg VA 23804 or the Petersburg Animal Shelter, 1600 Johnson Rd, Petersburg, VA.

Cheryl,
I am so sorry, I had no idea that Ron was ill. I was catching up on reading emails and I must say, I was shocked to hear about Ron! I will truly miss him. I twas so much fun to visit with the two of you at the last reunions. I hope you will keep in touch, so I might see you when in Petersburg. I know he is in a better place, but I miss knowing he is here. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Sylvia and George Kain

Posted by: sylvia kain at September 7, 2009 05:22 PM

Cheryl and Family,

I am sadened to hear of Ron's passing and sorry to respond so late, it was just resenty that I learned of his passing. Cheryl I will never forget your warmth at my brothers funeral and I know how hard this is for you now. I haven't seen much of you or Ron over the years but you never forget a kind and gentle heart. If I can do anything for you please contact me.

My deepest sympathy
Tim.

Posted by: Timothy Elmore at July 21, 2009 09:30 AM

No one can know the ways of eternity or understand when those we love leave this earth too soon, before we are ready to say good-bye.
But you can be sure of this - that you are in the thoughts of those who care for you.
unknown author
Dear Cheryl and Family,
This world will surely miss such a wonderful person like Ron. I am honored that he was my good friend of almost 40 years . He will always hold a special spot in my heart. I hope that you will continue our friendship as Ron had wished. My thoughts and my prayers will be with you and your family until we meet again in the Spring.
Love
Moon.

Posted by: moon at July 21, 2009 12:20 AM

Dear Cheryl;
We were saddened to hear the news of the loss of your beloved Ron. May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms in your time of grief. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
With our sympathies,
Annie and Millie

Posted by: Annie Yowe & Millie Yow Cassell at July 19, 2009 01:18 PM

Very saddened over the passing of Ron, went to school together.Was a very nice person.Family is sure to miss him,but should celebrate having him for part of thier family for so many great years.
Ron was such a wonderful person.May "GOD" be with him.

Jerry Worley

Posted by: Jerry Worley at July 17, 2009 09:15 AM

Cheryl and Family,
So sorry to hear of the homegoing of Ron. We used to stop and visit as we walked by the house.
If we can help in any way, please let us know.
You are in our prayers and on our prayer list at church.

Mack & Linda Newman

Posted by: Mack & Linda Newman at July 16, 2009 09:45 PM

Dear Cheryl,
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. While I know that words are only a small gesture of support, I want you to know his spirit has touched so many people's lives. Although I never had the chance to know Ron well, I always felt he was just like family. Everyone always had such kind things to say about him. He delivered love letters in Vietnam for my mom and dad. If it wasn’t for Ron, I wouldn’t be in existence today. We wish we could be there, we will miss Ron.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Kimberly and Nguyet

Posted by: Kimberly Pforr at July 16, 2009 07:31 PM

my sincerest condolances to the moring family. i would see ronnie from time to time working out front of washington st. church giving his free time,now the things a church is about will give him eternal time. ill always remember ronnies giving ways.

Posted by: fletcher harrison at July 16, 2009 03:54 PM

Ron Moring will always be affectionately remember by me. He was indeed my friend. I thank God for having known Ron for the short time we had together.

May God bless you, as we all grieve at Ron's passing but rejoice at his homegoing and the wonderful memories we all share with him.

Posted by: Ronald Roy Seagrave at July 16, 2009 03:49 PM

Cheryl Ann, I am so sorry to hear that Ron passed away. Oh my goodness, he is going to be missed so much by all those of us who knew him and loved his teasing ways. I will see you tomorrow night, and please know my love, my thoughts and my prayers will be with you and your family.

Love you,
Mary Jean

Posted by: Mary Jean Thomasson at July 16, 2009 01:20 AM

Cheryl and Family, I am not sure we met Cheryl, but Ronnie and I grew up together in Petersburg, spending many a day playing at each others homes. Once we went our seperate ways after high school we did not see much of each other except at recent reunions. It seems that Ronnie maintained his giving, caring personality on into his adult life. When we did met after many years it was like old times and Ronnie was the same wonderful person he had always been, very caring and interested in what others had been doing. I thank God for having known Ronnie and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, but joyful that Ronnie is now with out pain and trouble and is with his Lord.
Fred

Posted by: Fred Feil at July 14, 2009 08:24 PM

Cheryl...this is the most beautiful and accurate obituary I have ever read. I am honored to know both of you as dearest friends. God bless you as we all grieve at Ron's passing but rejoice at his homegoing and the marvelous memories we all share. Richard joins me in sending love. Penny

Posted by: Penny Dudley Sampson at July 14, 2009 02:09 PM

Dear Cheryl and Family,

I will be forever blessed for having known and loved Ron, and will miss him, his smile, his thoughtfulness and his gentle ways greatly. I regret that I will be unable to come to the visitation or service of memories, but David and Petra and other members of our Relay Cancer Team will be present. I am still in Ohio, caring for my mother in hospice care.

Please be assured of my constant thoughts and prayers as you grieve this wonderful man, and begin your journey of healing.

Love you much,

Pat Shaffer-Gottschalk

Posted by: Pat Shaffer-Gottschalk at July 14, 2009 01:03 PM