Ronnie Ray Hart, age 79, lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 8, 2023. He was born in Tazewell, Virginia on December 21, 1943 to the late John A. & Ella Mae {Neil} Hart.
He grew up in Tazewell, VA and Akron, OH where he met the love of his life, Patricia A. Hart. Their marriage flourished for over 55 years until Patricia's passing in June 2022. Ronnie spent most of his life working as a tire builder at the Bridgestone/Firestone manufacturing company in Akron until his retirement at the age of 63. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, watching Westerns and going to MGM to play the slot machines. Ronnie will be dearly missed.
Ronnie leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Michelle Frase, Donald (Wendy) Hart; grandchildren Jamie Foster, Nicholas Frase, Lindsey Frase and Gavin Hart; three great-grandchildren Isabella Frase, Harlyn Frase and Grayson Frase, along with other family members, game playing buddies and lifelong friends Barb Crozier, Donna Lute and Nancy Cooper.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife Patricia, siblings Marvin Hart, Frank Hart, Charles Hart, Phyllis Linsley, Selena Keene, Peggy Graham and twin sister Connie Mills.
Special thanks to Seeley Medical and Cleveland Clinic Hospice for their compassionate care of Ronnie.
Calling hours will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 from 1:00 p.m. until the memorial service begins at 3:00 p.m., with Pastor Fred Webb officiating. To leave a message for Ronnie's family, please scroll below.