Ronald G. Reatherford
May 31, 1943 – December 6, 2023
Ronald Gene Reatherford, 80, passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.
Ron was born on May 31, 1943, in Pena, IL. He moved with his parents to Apollo Beach, FL, in April of 1960. At the age of 17, with his parents approval, Ron joined the United States Navy. After his Navy service, Ronnie, enjoyed many diverse occupations and successes throughout his career. This included being the owner/operator of the Sugarplum Restaurant in Bridgehampton, New York.; high voltage lineman at LILCO in New York and TECO in Florida; owner/operator of Southampton Hospital and Plum Island Animal Research Center in New York. Ron moved to Sun City Center, FL, after retiring from Southampton Hospital. Ron is survived by his wife, Gail; sons, Ronald and Brandon; daughter, Michelle; brother, Jim Reatherford, and sister, Sandy Maloney; stepson, Jeff Rose; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irma and Gene Reatherford, and his daughter, Lisa Reatherford.
Ron was well known for his storytelling abilities. He intrigued mini visitors with his tales of his adventures, and, especially, of his many encounters with celebrities, while owner of the Sugarplum Restaurant in New York. Above all, Ron was a true American patriot. He always put his love of this country and flag into all his endeavors and was very proud of his life membership to the VFW, Ruskin, FL, Post 6287.
Ron will be interred at the Sarasota National Cemetery on March 29, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. If planning to attend, please contact Gail at 813-633-9587.
Ron was born on May 31, 1943, in Pena, IL. He moved with his parents to Apollo Beach, FL, in April of 1960. At the age of 17, with his parents approval, Ron joined the United States Navy. After his Navy service, Ronnie, enjoyed many diverse occupations and successes throughout his career. This included being the owner/operator of the Sugarplum Restaurant in Bridgehampton, New York.; high voltage lineman at LILCO in New York and TECO in Florida; owner/operator of Southampton Hospital and Plum Island Animal Research Center in New York. Ron moved to Sun City Center, FL, after retiring from Southampton Hospital. Ron is survived by his wife, Gail; sons, Ronald and Brandon; daughter, Michelle; brother, Jim Reatherford, and sister, Sandy Maloney; stepson, Jeff Rose; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irma and Gene Reatherford, and his daughter, Lisa Reatherford.
Ron was well known for his storytelling abilities. He intrigued mini visitors with his tales of his adventures, and, especially, of his many encounters with celebrities, while owner of the Sugarplum Restaurant in New York. Above all, Ron was a true American patriot. He always put his love of this country and flag into all his endeavors and was very proud of his life membership to the VFW, Ruskin, FL, Post 6287.
Ron will be interred at the Sarasota National Cemetery on March 29, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. If planning to attend, please contact Gail at 813-633-9587.