Roland “Ron” Ralph Hovis, 75, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was a retired manager, working with several different companies. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Ron was very active in his community.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty-five years, Donna Hovis; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and AnneMarie Hovis; Matthew Hovis and Anita Soo Hoo; three grandchildren, Jacob Hovis, Alyssa Hovis, Amanda Hovis; two sisters, Paula and Daniel Watkins; Janet and John O’Patchen; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017. A mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2017. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Defeat GBM Research Collaborative at defeatgbm.org.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.