Ronald
November 16, 2023

Ronald Dean Belville

 

Ronald Dean Belville, age 78, of Durham, North Carolina, died peacefully Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Duke Hock Family Hospice Pavilion in Durham.

Ron was born June 13, 1945 in Union County, Ohio. A 1963 graduate of Elgin High School where he was an active member of FFA, his “hobby,” even during his school years, was working. Ron was known for always keeping busy, whether in his yard (or others’ yards) or serving in various capacities with his church. As a former resident of Marysville, he was a member of Marysville Church of Christ where he served as a Deacon and Elder for over 30 years. Ron enjoyed performing skits for members of the church, whether for school agers or the “young at heart.” He retired as a quality engineer at Honda …

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