Ronald Chadwick

CHADWICK SR., RONALD ALON "RONNIE"

Ronald Chadwick was born March 16, 1932 in Phoenix City, AL. Ronald passed away at the age of 81 on March 19, 2013. He was a resident of Center Point, AL. Ronald joined the U.S. Army in 1949 at the age of 17 and served with the 187th Airborne in the Korean War in 1950-1951. While in Korea he made both combat jumps behind enemy lines. He was awarded four Bronze Stars for major battles and a Bronze Spearhead. Upon his return he also served in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Ronald was with A & P Tea Company for 27 years of service where he served as Produce Manager and was self-employed in Real Estate for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Faye Dill Chadwick; sons, Ronald A Chadwick, Jr., David M. Chadwick (Becky) and Mark C. Chadwick; sisters, Greta Rector, Ree Parker and Derry Grant; brother, Minzor Chadwick; grandchildren, Jessica Hamrick, Laurel Hamrick and Mandy Chadwick; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minzor Zebedee Chadwick and Sarah Ingram Chadwick. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral service will be on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East in Trussville, AL. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Disabled American Veterans.