Obituary of Ronnie Edwin Winegard

Ronnie Edwin Winegard, 74, passed away unexpectedly July 18, 2020, at his home in Ocala, FL.  He was born July 21, 1945 in Frostproof, FL, the son of Hardy E. and Alene (Willis) Winegard. 

 

He graduated from Lake Wales High School, Class of 1964.  Following graduation, he attended Massey Technical School. He served with the U.S. Air Force 1968-1971, after his discharge he was employed by Florida Power Corporation for 33 years, retiring in 2002.

 

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Robbie Winegard.

 

He is survived by his brother, Freddie Winegard of Alpharetta, GA, his daughter, Nicole Winegard Mercer and her husband Russell of Tallahassee; son Ronnie Jason Winegard and his wife Kari Leigh of Gainesville; and five adored grandchildren, Hannah Mercer, Grace Mercer, Tyler Winegard, Connor Winegard and Troy Winegard.

 

The family will have a celebration of life gathering at a later date. Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services of Ocala will handle arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to Veterans Helping Veterans at https://vhvusa.org .

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