Ronald Gabbard age 61, of McGuffey and formerly of Hamilton passed away 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 27, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Robert and Betty Evans Gabbard. He married Barbette J. Knapp March 3, 2004 and she survives in McGuffey.
Ron had been a body man most of his life. He enjoyed facebook and politics. He lived for his wife, kids and his cats.
Additional survivors include daughters: Jessica Gabbard of Middletown, Elizabeth (John) Duncan of Lima, Jackie Hensley of Bellefontaine and Amanda Gabbard of Eaton, 8 grandchildren, a great granddaughter and siblings: Jim (Faye) Gabbard, Judy Claire, Darrell Gabbard, Doris Brueggamann, Deloris Deems, Sylvia (Steve) Vaughn and Lillian (Leonard) Bailey all of Hamilton. He was preceded in death by a brother Jerry (Anna) Gabbard.
Ron will be laid to rest in Dayton National Cemetery at a later date.