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Ronald Ross Meardy Biography

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CMDR, Ronald Ross Meardy, 84, of Virginia Beach, passed away on March 21st (on a beautiful day, the first day of spring) 2016, with loved ones by his side. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Selena V. Meardy and was always a loving father to his son, Mark Kevin Meardy (deceased); daughter, Amber Louise (Meardy) Grady (husband Richard) of Jacksonville, FL; his son Ronald Ross Meardy/Kessler (wife Brandy), his grandson Alex and step-grandson Gibson, of North Augusta, SC.
He is also survived by his long time companion Kathy McKown, her daughter, Anne Marie Quinn and grandchildren, Nikki and Fitzi Quinn, Katie (Quinn) White (husband Zack).
Ron was the son of Hazel Anna Meardy, stepfather John Henry Meardy and father Harold Kessler. Ronnie …show more content…

He was especially proud of his status as a Navy Mustang and cherished the motto - “I did it the hard way…I earned it!” During his three plus decades as a Navy Sailor, Ron served onboard nine different ships and two amphibious units, exemplifying the Navy creed that sailors belong on ships, and ships belong at sea. He served three tours in Vietnam, including command of the USS Krishna ARL-38, which he considered a highlight of his career. During his career, Ron received the Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Stars, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Commander Meardy proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his retirement in 1982, but he never lost his love for the sea, his dedication to the Navy, and his affection for his …show more content…

If he wasn’t at the beach house he was traveling the country in his RV and said he spent his naval career seeing the world and now it was time to see his country. He was an avid speed reader and learner who never wanted to leave a bookstore. If he went missing at the mall we knew where to find him. He was a professional boxer at age 15 and enjoyed watching the sport on TV. On Sundays he was passionate about viewing political shows on TV and we knew on that day not to interrupt him. He attended every sporting event of Amber’s and Ronald’s that he could and was their biggest fan and supportive father in all areas of their lives. In his senior years he believed kindness was one of the most important virtues a person could possess, he was a kind man.
He leaves his family with a lot of love and great memories. Farewell! We salute you!
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday April 10th at noon, Residence at 2856 Sandfiddler Rd. Virginia Beach, 23456. For questions or details contact Amber: 904-349-4282. Flowers are welcomed on the 10th or donations made to: K9s For Warriors, 114 Camp K9 Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081.

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