Ronald Ruse, 80

Ronald Russell Ruse, 80, of Franklin Furnace, died Friday, Jan. 25 ,2013, at his residence. He was born Oct. 21, 1932, at Benton Harbor, Mich., the son of the late Alfred and Elsie Conrich Ruse. Ron was retired from Martin-Marietta in Orlando, Fla. and attended Sand Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife Bonnie Blizzard Karshner Ruse his children David (Wendy) Karshner of Hilliard,Ohio and Mary (Eddie) Karshner Smith of Keystone Heights, Fla.; his grandchildren Jeremy Karshner, Joshua Karshner, Makayla Smith and Gage Smith; and one sister Judy (Joe) McNeece of Greenville, S. C. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Melcher Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Blevins officiating. Friends may call at Melcher Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.