JD Ringer, 53, of Palm Coast, Florida and formerly of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2025 as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Born on September 16, 1971 in Front Royal, JD was the son of the late James Donald Ringer and Doris Emogene Johnson Ringer, who survives him.
JD is also survived by his loving sister, Gina Ringer Franklin and her husband Rusty; two devoted nieces, Emmalee Thomason (Wayne) and Sara Hensley; great-nieces, Kennedey, Elizabeth, Peyton, and Janeva; and a great-nephew, Titus. JD will be lovingly remembered by his aunts, Dottie Holden, Juanita Senter, and Bonnie Ringer Hadel; as well as his uncles, Tim Senter, John Bridgan (Dolly) and Lawrence McElroy; and cousins, Howard, Pam, Jon and Timmy.
A proud graduate of Warren County High School, JD furthered his education at Lord Fairfax Community College. In Front Royal, he became a beloved figure in the community as the owner of The DJ Connection, where his vibrant personality and love for people truly shone. Later, he relocated to Florida, where he served as Vice President of SK Construction, forming an enduring bond of trust and friendship with the company’s owner, Mark King, who became like family to him.
JD’s zest for life was evident in everything he did. He never met a stranger, cherishing each friendship and connection he made. He had a passion for riding his motorcycle, sharing a brotherhood that spanned across the country.
JD’s faith played an important role in his life. Last year, he rededicated his life to Jesus Christ at Parkview Church in Palm Coast, Florida, a community that held a special place in his heart.
A celebration of JD’s life will be held on March 15, 2025 at Riverton Church in Front Royal, Virginia, at 2:00 PM with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. A meal will follow the service at Riverton Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in JD’s memory to Parkview Church, c/o Pastor Greg Peters, 5435 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida, 32137.
JD’s warm heart, unforgettable smile, and genuine spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His legacy of kindness, love, and friendship will live on in the many lives he touched.
The link provided will be the live stream for Saturday’s service and can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/live/jN_4uoeoFbY
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
JD was one of my first childhood friends along with Gina!! I remember us visiting the Ringer home in VA and JD taking me a ride on his little dirt bike! I also know JD knew his roots because he was 110 % a West Virginia Mountaineer fan!!! Country roads will forever have a new meaning when I hear it and JDs memory will enter my mind!
Love you all
Toby Kim (Wolfe) Clark and family
thank you Kim. we all love you!
You are already missed! We love you and I would give anything for one more phone call or one more impromptu visit! Rest easy brother! We love you
Hello special family, we are sending you all our deepest sympathy at this time and know God has control for you all and we are all praying for God’s strength to get you all through this trial and tribulation period now. Know you all are loved and we all are helping to hold you all up as well. He sure was special and so are you all. We both love you all – Scott and Alice
my thoughts and prayers are with the family, I worked with Jd at Kmart what memories, I was BRENDA SMELSER CLINE, I grew up knowing the family in church
Emogene, Ammon and I were very sorry to here of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you now and always.
I love you brother. My childhood memories will be forever in heart. The bike rides, exploring the backwood, and sleep overs were all part of my childhood that would not have been the same without your friendship. Even as we grew and our friendship wasn’t daily we both knew we were just a phone call away. Now I must wait until we meet again but my memories are everlasting. RIP!!!
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. As you all know, JD was like a brother to me. No matter where I went, I could always count on JD to visit. Whether it was here in VA, at WVU, or NY… JD would take time to visit and we built many life long friends at each stop along the way. I am deeply saddened by his passing, but blessed to have the shared experiences of his life.
The entire Smedley family sends their love!
God bless your soul. I only met you once through Nicki. prayers
LOST TO SOON BROTHER, FOND MEMORIES AND SOME GOOD TIMES HAD
JD you will always be in my memory. prayers and love to the family. I met JD in my early 20s over 30 years of his kind words and great friendship. RIP 🙏
this is a very well written obituary about a great guy who crossed over too early. May God greet him as a friend 💙 😇
Thank you Ringer for giving me the gift of friendship, I value it tremendously and I know you have a heart that will keep giving, I hope our connections cross again in the afterworld, you were and are a great man. Love and peace be with you and all whom you touched in this life. It was a good ride. See you when it comes around again my friend
I’m so sorry for your loss, prayers to all friends and family. JD will surely be missed down here in Murrells Inlet, SC during bike weeks…I met JD many years ago and always looked forward to seeing his big smile during bike week…He sure will be missed by many!
J.D. you were so full of life and a positive energy! You were loved by everyone who met you. Your grin and big hugs were always warm and loving. I’ll miss you giving me a hard time and joking around. You’re always loved. Your personality and mark you left on life will always be remembered.
Dear Ringer Family,
I met JD my senior year at Christendom College. A beautiful soul, always smiling and welcoming, a wonderful person to be around. Our deepest sympathies to you all. We are having a Mass offered up for him. You all will be in our prayers. I am so sorry.
God bless,
Liz (Gisla) Hernandez
So sorry to hear this news. I met JD at Christendom. Such a genuine and cheerful soul! He was loved by so many on campus. Prayers for him and his family.
Thinking of all of you and this immeasurable and heartbreaking loss. 💔 I always called J.D. a gentle giant and was lucky to call him a friend and colleague after working on so many events together in D.C. & the surrounding area. Doris & family – sending you so much love and comfort during this incredibly difficult time.
Dear Emogene, Bonnie, Juanita and Dottie, My aunt, Edie Reil, told me about J. D.’s tragic death, and she sent me the newspaper clipping. I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I never met him, he sounds like a wonderful person. I grieve with you in the loss of your son and nephew, and I pray that our loving Heavenly Father will wrap His arms around you and give you His comfort, peace and strength.
So heartbroken of your passing, you will always hold a special place in my heart, prayers for strength to the family
That was a beautiful service. Thank you for sharing it for all of us that couldn’t be there in person . ❤️😢