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Ronald Burleson Obituary
BAKERSVILLE, NC - Ronald Burleson, age 74, of Bakersville, passed away, April 12th, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Howard and Mary Burleson of Buladean and his older brother Robert Burleson of Spruce Pine.
Ronald was kind and strong, he attended Roan Mountain Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing and skeet shooting and was happiest at Unaka Rod and Gun Club.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cynthia Burleson. They have a daughter, Elizabeth Allen, and her husband David Allen of Asheville. Ronald is also survived by two brothers: Larry Burleson of Buladean and Garry Burleson of Kingsport.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Henline Hughes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 with the funeral to follow. Pastor Russell McKinney will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Green Young Cemetery.
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Shane McCown (Unaka Shooters Youth Team)
April 17, 2023
Cynthia we so enjoyed having Ron at Unaka. He loved getting to shoot skeet with our kids. He will be missed!
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