VCCC Former Member, Ron Jones, passes away.

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Dear ALL: Ron Jones, A past member of the VCCC and my friend passed away Friday, December 2. His obituary read as follows:
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Ronald Dean "Ron" Jones | Visit Guest Book

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Ronald Dean "Ron" Jones, 57, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at his home.
Ron was born Jan. 3, 1959 in Richmond County, a son of R.H. Jr. and Bobbie Snuggs Jones. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School class of 1977 and a member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church. Ron was a florist who for many years worked with Ethel's Flower Shop until its closing and then with Hillside Florist. He was also an employee of Carter Funeral Home and for many years was a caregiver to his "little ole ladies," as he called them. Ron was a collector of old things, ranges, mixers and vacuum cleaners among many other things. He enjoyed tinkering and repairing many of the old appliances, as he did for many of his friends. Ron's kindness, caring and giving to others will be remembered by all who knew him.
Surviving are his parents, R.H. Jr. and Bobbie Jones of Rockingham, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family saw friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at his parent's home.
Funeral services for Ron were at 11 a.m. Monday at West Rockingham United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Haber and the Rev. Donald Dawkins officiating. Interment followed in Eastside Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to West Rockingham United Methodist Church, Hospitality Committee, 217 U.S. 74 W., Rockingham, NC 28379.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.

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705 S. Caroline St.
Rockingham, NC 28379
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Published in Richmond County Daily Journal from Dec. 5 to Dec.
 
Thanks for posting this.

Hi Westinghouseman:

I was one of the first to sign in in the name of the V.C.C.C., and I encourage all members, as well as those here in Vacuumland to sign in too.

While I spoke on the phone with Ron a few times, we never met. Always sad when a club member passes. I have fond memories of him.
 
We are devastated..

Ron was one of our closest friends,He made several trips with us to Mike Hays this past spring and summer to help move all those machines and in August went with us to the Wash In and helped cook,I usually talked with him several times a week, Monday he was fine when we spoke, Donald tried to get him Friday and I did too, no answer, we then found out he had taken his life, to make matters worse, he was a only child and his Mother found him in the car...he had shot himself thru the head, The first thing She asked me when we walked in the funeral home in Rockingham was, "Why did he do this", It was all Donald and I could do not to burst out crying, His parents are about 80 and now are totally lost, I know I'm about crazy over this, I can only imagine what his parents are going thru,Im going to drive down to see them this weekend,they are very nice kind people, please keep them in your prayers, Ron and I had known each other over 15 years and had never had one cross word, he truly was a wonderful friend who can never be replaced.
 
I first met Ron when he came to a Convention of the old VCCC. I was President of the Club, and we held a convention in North Carolina (former VCCC member, Clay Floyd, hosted). That was the convention where we went to Electrolux as a group, and I talked the President of Electrolux into giving the old club a Commemorative Edition.

Ron was an awesome man. Always kind and helpful, with a wicked sense of humor. He was always willing to help with the lunches (the new club calls them banquets). I have a number of photos of him running vacuums for the cleaning contest. So sad to hear the news, and even sadder when you realize he was only 57. I'm heartbroken over it. May he rest in peace.
 
Thank you, Ken, for letting us know

Suicide, sadly, has touched many families,  mine included. So many unanswered questions, blame, guilt, etc.


  I'll be sure to add him to our "In Memoriam" book. As a former member... of the 'old VCCC"? I can't seem to recall it disbanding, and a new club forming. The club, like many things, constantly changes, the good parts staying, the not so good parts being changed, replaced, eliminated, etc.


    Although,  his involvement in The V.C.C.C. was before me,  it's terrible to receive this news. He seemed to have touched many people.  He'll certainly be missed.  My conolences to his family/friends.  He'll be in my prayers.


 John, Vice pres of the only V.C.C.C.
 
And, Alex.........................

Sorry about spelling your last name wrong. I knew the minute I hit 'send'........
Can you imagine spelling the name of the co-founder of our V.C.C.C. incorrectly?
You may slap my hand when we meet at the convention in June. We all make mistakes/errors, myself included.

Jhon, Jon, no, wait... John, THAT's it!
 
Let's get this derailed train back on track.

The main reason for this thread is Ron Jones, not the idle chatter about the V.C.C.C.

This is the Christmas season and must be a sad time for Ron's family and friends. I for one want to stop, say a prayer and remember a person I never got a chance to meet, but had a few great conversations with.

Let me say that my thoughts and prayers are with those who knew and loved him.
 
So Sorry To Hear About Ron

Never met him myself, but it's always sad to hear of the passing of a fellow collector, past or present. My condolences to his family, as well as those here who knew him. Sounds like he was an awesome guy.
Jeff
 
<a name="start_33292.363366"></a>My condolences as well, never met or talked to the man. Statistically, about 15% of suicide victims exhibit no external warning signs whatsoever......they keep it all inside. Suicides are always devastating to family and friends, but when it comes completely out of left field like this, doubly so.



 


Kevin
 
<span style="font-family: helvetica;">This is very sad. I remember Ron well. Until I read Hans's posting, I did not know the circumstances about his death. I hope he is at peace now.</span>
 

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