Miss You Always,

You never said I'm leaving, you never said Goodbye,

You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why,

In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still,

In our heart we hold a place, that only you can fill

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone,

A part of us went with you, the day God took you home.

-The Family

Ronald Buford Larry also known as Ronnie or Ron was born on September 30, 1961, in Franklin County, VA to the late Rodney Burford Larry and Emma Elizabeth Larry and departed this life on February 17, 2025.

Ronald graduated in 1979, from William Fleming HS in Roanoke, VA. Ronald joined the United States Army shortly after graduating high school and served two tours. Ronald received numerous awards for his dedication and skill earning respect from his fellow servicemen and women. After being honorably discharged from the Army he became a Certified Nursing Assistant working for several nursing homes in the Roanoke Valley. Ronald also worked as a driver for PTI railroad and the Roanoke Airport.

Ronald became a member of Maple Street Baptist Church and served in several capacities including: Usher, audio, food ministry, and van driver until he became ill.

Ronald is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma Larry; sisters, Katherine Larry, and Sherry Casey; nieces, Marquia Lindsey Hairston (Stafford), and Tierra Lindsey (Terrell); great nieces, Braniya Lindsey, Kira Hairston, and Tamara Whiteside; great nephews, Kyle Hairston and Terrell Whiteside, Jr.; special friend, Wanda Edwards; two daughters he helped raise Doreen and Ashley Ware; six aunts, two uncles, several cousins, family, and friends.

Ronald was predeceased by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and brother-in-law, Johnny Casey.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Maple Street Baptist Church, 902 Fairfax Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.