Ronald Stephen Deal

Ronald Stephen Deal, age 64, resident of Cleveland, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2014. His loving and devoted wife Barbara, never left his side. Ronald leaves behind two sons, Carlie H. Tankersley "Judy", and Ronnie H. Tankersley, and two granddaughters, Brittney and Brooke and a grandson, Brandon Tankersley, one great grandson, Jaxon Tankersley. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Hattie Lois Walden and Johnny Martin Deal. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Hattie Marie Deal, Johnny Wayne Deal, Edward Leon Deal, Thomas Henry Deal, Nancy Kathline "Kathy" Deal, and Albert Leon Deal. He was survived by his brother, Vance Freddie Deal, and his sisters Nancy "Beatrice" Deal and Betty Kathline Deal. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Ronald was originally from Copperhill, TN. and was born at Doc Hicks' Clinic. Ronald was a decorated officer in the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War. There will be a graveside service at Mt. Harmony Church Cemetery in Copperhill, TN, at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2014, with Rev. Guinn Green officiating. The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga for their wonderful care and to all who gave Ronald their love and prayers. Arrangements by Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home. Mark Grissom, Funeral Director. Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomserenity.com,