November 24, 1942 – March 26, 2018
Ronald ‘Ron’ Vinton Surface, 75, Noblesville, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North. He was born on November 24, 1942 to Gerald E. and Francis K. (Williams) Surface in Richmond, Ind. His parents preceded him in death.
Ron graduated from Centerville High School and had attended Earlham College. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Perfecto Manufacturing after 37 years. Ron was a member of Stony Creek Church of Christ in Noblesville and enjoyed animals, especially his German Shepherd/Lab, ‘Gus’. He was an avid collector of guns and enjoyed shooting, fast cars and racing. Ron was known for his quick wit and incredible sense of humor. He will forever be missed by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his longtime love of 29 years, Thelma Tishner; three children, Melanie Thompson, Ronald J. ‘Jr’ Surface and Elizabeth ‘Baby Girl’ (Chris ‘Baby Boy-in-law’) Hughes; brother and sister, Gerald (Jane) Surface and Joan (Ed) Powell; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. prior to the service. Preacher John Smith will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant St., Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060.
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Arrangements
Calling: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 30
Service: 2 p.m., March 30
Location: Randall & Roberts Funeral Home
Condolences: randallroberts.com