Ronald “Ron” Lynn Aston, 65, of Suffolk, Va., went to heaven to live with his Lord and Savior on Oct. 27, 2009. He was born in Suffolk the son of Janie Byrd Aston and the late Beverly Cosco Aston. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the mid-‘60s. Ron retired as a real estate agent. He was the former owner and operator of Hallmark Realty. He was a member of Suffolk Christian Church and a past member on the Board of Finance.
Ron is survived by his mother, Janie Byrd Aston; daughter, Alaina Jane Aston; son, Ronald Lynn Aston II, all of Suffolk, Va.; sisters, Betty A. McCloud and husband, Herman, of Newport News, Va., Beverly A. McGahee and husband, Terry, Kathy A. Parker and husband, Weeks, both of Suffolk, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ron was passionate about many things. He loved his family, friends, and church. He liked to garden and cook and he was very interested in local history. He loved the beach and knew how to weave a good story. Ron will be truly missed.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Suffolk Christian Church with the Rev. Michael D. Halley officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may join the family Friday night from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory. Contributions may be made to Suffolk Christian Church Memorial Fund at P.O. Box 1457, Suffolk, VA 23439. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.