Canal stalwart passes on

[Swimmer]

Anyone who fished the rock outcropping a few hundred feet from the railroad bridge knew "Ron" / "Ronnie". He had a laryngectomy years ago and used a handheld mike to speak where his stoma is. Always had his bike and gear in the same spot. A six pack of Miler-Lite and his three custom made canal rods nearby. His full name was Ronald Dwight Jones Sr. and he was 68 years old. I know the canal rats know Ronnie but most everyone else probably doesn't. He was surivived by several children but no services were planned. His ashes are to be spread on and around "Ronnie's Rock" just up from the railroad bridge.