Ronald Harter

Ronald Eugene Harter

FLORIDA—Ronald Eugene Harter, 70, of Seffner, FL, originally from Columbus, OH passed away suddenly May 2, 2018 in Tampa, FL as the result of a massive heart attack.
He was born March 31, 1948 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Melvin Eugene Harter and Audrey Garnett (Buckler) Ray and his step-father, Fred E. Ray.
Having served two terms in the U.S. Army, Cav 3rd Bde, 1st Cav, Vietnam Veteran, recipient of Silver Star, National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 stars, 2 Overseas bars, Sharpshooter Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar and Expert Bar with Machine Gun Bar.
Ronald is survived by his children, Aaron Harter, James Harter and Katherine (Todd) Fields; 2 brothers, Keith Harter and Dr. Melvin E. (Roberta) Harter; 2 sisters, Cassandra Combs and Deborah L. (Dale) Yothers and many special grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly (Cahill) Harter.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from 6-7:30 P.M. at Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy, OH with a service at 7:30.
Burial will be held Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, OH.
You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.ewingfuneralhome.net