Ronald Dean Garvin

Ronald "Ron" Dean Garvin, age 83, of Centerville, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at his daughter's residence after a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1938 in New Castle, Indiana to his parents; Raymond “Ray” Garvin (Olive Hill, Carter County, KY) and Opal (Bond) Garvin (Olive Hill, Carter County, KY) who preceded him in death. Ron spent his childhood growing up in Spiceland, Indiana and was a 1957 graduate of Spiceland High School.  After high school, Ron married Nancy (Dudley) and moved to Centerville, Indiana where he resided for over 60 years. Nancy and Ron shared children; daughter, who preceded him in death, Rhonda Lynn (Garvin) Taylor, sons; Dudley Garvin of Decatur, IN Anthony “Tony” (Carolyn) Garvin of Centerville, IN and daughter, Misha (Joe) Spencer of Greenfield, IN who survive. He later married Rebecca "Becky" (Bertram) Garvin and they were married until her passing in 2017. She had two children that Ron accepted as his own, Keven (Amy) Booth, Indianapolis, IN. and Montell (Monty) W. Shinn Jr., who preceded him in death. Together they share a daughter, Melissa Helms of Centerville, IN, who survives. 

Ron was fortunate enough to find love again and he is also survived by his life partner, Sandra "Kay" Pryor, of Pendleton, IN. 

Ron retired after many years at Studebaker’s Buick GMC of Richmond, IN, in the Service Part Department to lend his expertise to his daughter's start-up winterization business.  Ron was quite the entrepreneur during his life, owning many of his own businesses. He owned a Vehicle Escort Company in the '70s and he was the owner and operator of JC Custom Top & Trim in the '80s. He also owned Pool Mart, A Billiards, Pool & Spa company, and Triple R Contracting in the '90s. Ron was a tinkerer, a fixer, and loved computers. He enjoyed doing auto repairs and home repairs. His faith was based on the Church of God ministry. Ron was an Indianapolis Colts fan, enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, listening to country music and playing card games.  He loved watching Marshall Matt Dillon on the classic western t.v. show "Gunsmoke" and didn't want to miss an episode.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ron is preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Lynn Taylor, brothers James “Jim” Garvin and Gerald Garvin, and sister, Bonita "Bonnie" Garvin.

Ronald is survived by his nieces Jan Garvin and Charlotte Garvin, nephews Stu Garvin and Mark Garvin, 18 Grandchildren, and 22 Great-grandchildren who loved him dearly.

At the request of Ron, he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at Centerville Christian Church Family Center at 106 East Main Street. Centerville Indiana 47330 on December 11, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Ron will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him and he will always remain in their hearts.

The staff of Liming Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ronald "Ron" Dean Garvin.

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