APPLE CREEK -- Ronald R. Fishburn, 62, of Apple Creek, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011, in Sunbury. He was born April 3, 1949, in Millersburg, the son of Clarence H. and Betty Keim Fishburn and married Bonnie Hostetler on May 19, 1983. She survives. He had received an associate degree from the Ohio State University and had been a truck driver for Central Farm & Garden for the last 14 years. He was a member of American Legion, was an avid Browns, Indians and Cavs fan. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids and enjoyed his work as a truck driver. He served his country with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving in addition to his wife, are sons, Jason Allen Fishburn of Colorado, and Anthony Fishburn of Apple Creek; grandchildren, Kyle Fishburn, Alexianna Butcher and Tessa Fishburn; his mother, Betty Fishburn of Wooster; a brother, Aaron Fishburn and sisters, Penny Martin and Bonnie Root, all of Wooster. Ronald was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Randy Fishburn and a sister, Sherry Fishburn. Memorial services will be held at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Sunday, July 24, at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman. The family will receive friends following the service. Those who wish may make contributions to the funeral home to help defray expenses.

"A close friend and avid political advocate. He is missed greatly by his best friend John Schafer, myself, and Lynn Ratzel, who all "hung out" in our high school days. ". - Steve Rings