Ronald W. Jellison, age 78, of Niceville, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was born in Bangor, ME, on May 18, 1938.
He honored his country with service in the United States Navy.
Ronald was predeceased by his parents, Theodore A. and Stella M. Jellison. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Clara L. Jellison of Niceville, FL; daughters, Teresa (Andy) Simmons Jr. of Niceville, FL, and Noelia (Bill) Henry of Bangor, ME; brother, Theodore C. (Bonita) Jellison of Bangor, ME; grandchildren, Roland Simmons III of Gaithersburg, MD, Jill Hopkins of Bangor, ME, Jason Simmons of Miami, FL, Francisco Simmons of Freeport, FL, Adrian Simmons of Niceville, FL, Ronald Henry of Bangor, ME, and Christopher Henry of Bangor, ME; and several nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren; and his best friend, Paul Nelligan of Bangor, ME.
There will be a visitation from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff of Twin Cities Hospital of Niceville. Heritage Gardens Funeral Home of Niceville is entrusted with the arrangements. You may express condolences to the family and sign the guestbook at www.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com.