Marshall High School
Class Of 1964
Ron Salmon
Visitation and funeral services will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church, in Forney, Texas. Burial will take place at Seaman’s Cemetery in Chester, Texas, on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Robert “Bob-Bob” Salmon and Aunt Annie Mary Seamans.
He is survived by: Sue Salmon, of Heartland, Texas, wife of 43 years; daughter Maegen Sumrak and husband Ben, of Rockwall, Texas; daughter Meredith Lemons and husband Brantlee, of Colorado City, Texas; grandchildren Colby and Evan Sumrak and Brooklyn and Breck Lemons; cousins Waynette Seamans and Kay Ellen and Ben Wallace; Uncle H.O. Seamans.
Ron was born and raised in Marshall, Texas. He was a member of the Boys Scouts of America, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Ron received a bachelor’s degree from East Texas State University, and then went on to serve as a member of the United States Air Force Reserve. His professional career consisted of working in the trucking industry as a salesman and dispatcher.
The Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys schedules and scores were knowledge Ron always knew. November 1st was a sacred day for him, as he was passionate about deer hunting. He was always ready for a grand vacation with his family. Tuesday mornings were reserved for golfing with his friends. He was an active member of First Baptist Forney. He most enjoyed his role as “Pa-Pa” to his four grandchildren.
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