Ronald Elmer “Ron” Sutherland, 83, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Lavender Hills Assisted Living.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date followed by an inurnment in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Sutherland was born on January 28, 1942 in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Elmer and June Baggett Sutherland. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Sutherland and sister, Carol Cicale. He was a 1964 graduate of Virginia Tech and retired from United Airlines where he worked at both Dulles International and Reagan National Airports. He was a member of the Airlines Union, the Izaak Walton League and Trout Unlimited of Rapadan, Winchester and North Shenandoah. He was an avid fly fisherman, enjoyed fly tying and participated in Project Healing Waters for Fly Fishing.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Joyce Henry Sutherland; two daughters, Diane Sutherland Bass (Gary) and Karen Lynne Sutherland; two brothers, Steve Sutherland and Mark Sutherland; two sisters, Sharon Wideman and Debbie Zavolas and two grandchildren, Zachary Haun and Lindsey Haun.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or to Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 221 North Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Ron was my customer first years. I was his Barber He always had nice conversations over his wife, the adopt it cat,and his grandchildren as well his family. very pleasant person to talk to. I will miss Mr. Ron. God bless his family.
I’ve always loved Ronnie. He was the sweetest and funniest guy. when I was married to Steve we used to go trout fishing with Ronnie. It was always a blast.❤️
Mr. Sutherland was a very pleasant gentleman to chat with. When he made his weekly grocery shops, before visiting his wife (whom he spoke dearly of) he’d always stop by the meat dept at Martin’s, if just for a quick hello.
Blessings to his family. His smile and humor will be missed.