Ronald Carl Carrne

Ronald Carl Carrne, age 86, passed away on April 20, 2025, in North Augusta, South Carolina. A Vigil Service will be conducted Wednesday evening, April 23rd, at 6 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the Vigil Service from 6:30 until 8 o’clock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday afternoon, April 24th, at 2 o’clock at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Father Dave Arnoldt celebrant. Interment with Final Prayers and Commendation will be conducted Friday afternoon, April 25th, at 3 o’clock in the Our Lady of Peace Columbarium with the rendering Full Military Honors. Born on September 22, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Ron was raised in Coral Gables, Florida. He attended the University of Miami and earned his degrees from Auburn University. Ron proudly served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Army. His distinguished military career included assignments with the 101st Airborne Division and the Eighth Airborne Infantry Division in Germany. He completed combat tours in Vietnam as an Aero-Rifle Platoon Leader, Corps Aviation Staff Officer, and Commander of the XXIV Corps Headquarters Company. Later, he served as a staff officer with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, where he was instrumental as the project officer for the development of the Blackhawk helicopter. His commendations include the Combat Infantry Badge, Senior Army Aviator Wings, Senior Army Parachute Badge, and numerous medals recognizing his service. Following his retirement from active duty, Ron dedicated two decades to shaping young lives as the Senior Army JROTC Instructor at Lucy Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia. He also served as Commander of both the Augusta chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) and American Legion Post 4 in Augusta. He was honored with the MOWW Patrick Henry Patriotism Medal and named Legionnaire of the Year for his leadership and commitment. He was a devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in North Augusta. Ron found great joy in golf with his sons and the seniors on Wednesday at Forest Hills Golf Club. He was an avid Auburn University fan with a deep passion for his War Eagles. Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Linda E. Carrne; sons Michael R. Carrne (Pamela) of LaGrange, GA, and Bradley C. Carrne (Kristie) of Columbus, GA; stepchildren Michael Spears (Patty) of Hilton Head, SC, Christopher Spears (Michelle) of Atlanta, GA, and Happy Devane (Brooks) of Dothan, AL; ten grandchildren Ethan Carrne, Reid Spears, Parker Devane, Chadwick Spears, Taylor Spears, Ryan Spears, Tanner Devane, Lindsey Spears, Jackson Carrne and Graham Spears; brother-in-law John Dobson; niece Danelle (Tim) Harrell and daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl S. Carrne and Cecilia Carrne and sister Diane Dobson. Ronald was truly a loving and wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and whose lives he touched during the precious years that God granted him on this earth. Death cannot destroy his memories and they will live on forever with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tunnels To Towers, www.t2t.org Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Ronald Carl Carrne

September 22, 1938 - April 20, 2025