Ronald R. Lavender Sr., 56

Ronald R. Lavender Sr., 56, of Racine passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Holzer Emergency Department. Ronald was born on March 5, 1961 in Point Pleasant, WV to Betty (Roach) Lavender and the late James Lavender. Ronald was a member of the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his daughter, Luanna Faye Lavender and a granddaughter, Jessica Rose.

He is survived by: a daughter Chasity Roush; and five sons, Ronald Rex (Sasha) Lavender Jr., Timothy Michael (Morgan) Lavender, Clayton Mathew Lavender, Anthony Brian Lavender and Tyler (Tasha) Neal; grandchildren, Gunner, Mason, Adam, Austin, Douglas, Allen, Blair, Zoey, Katie, Alisha; sister, Amanda Grimm, Angela Lavender; brothers, James Randall (Pam) Lavender, Estel Ray Lavender, Charles Richard Lavender, and William Russell (Jody) Lavender.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.