Ronald Myer Small

May 11, 1946 - July 17, 2015

Ronald Myer Small, 69, of Benton Harbor and formerly of Gary, IN, died at his residence on Friday, July 17, 2015. Services celebrating his life will be held at 12 PM on Friday, July 24, at the Highland Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens where military rites will be held. The visitation will be on Thursday from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service and from 11 AM to 12 PM at the Highland Ave SDA Church. Memorials may be made to Christian Education at the Highland Ave SDA Church. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. Ron was born on May 11, 1946 to Sarah and William Small in Brooklyn, NY. He was a veteran of the US Army who served during the Vietnam Conflict. Ron was employed at LECO Corporation for 27 years as a purchasing agent before his retirement in 2009. He married his wife, Cynthia, in 1971 and together they have celebrated 44 years of marriage. Ron was a First Elder at the Highland Ave SDA Church. He enjoyed golf and was active in the First Tee Group which taught young people to play golf. Ron had a passion for music and for his ministry to others. He was a dedicated, supportive, loving individual and was a warm happy person. He is survived by his devoted wife, Dr. Cynthia Small; his children, Heather (Lamont) Thomas of Naperville, IL, Lamar Small of New York, NY, and Holly Small of Atlanta, GA; his granddaughter, Eva Lynne Thomas of Naperville, IL; his uncles, Roscoe Small of NC and Peter Small of NC; his brother-in-law Gilbert (Sylvia) Cooper of Madison, AL; his nephew, Gilbert Cooper II of Frederick, MD, his niece Felicia (Ernest) Dailey of Madison, AL; his grand-niece, Mariah Dailey of Madison, AL and a host of cousins and friends.