Ronald Eugene Follett's Obituary
Ronald E. Follett, age 67, passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 2021. He was born November 17, 1953 in Muskegon to Lester and Ethel (Smith) Follett. Ron was a 1971 graduate of Grand Haven High School and over the years worked as a mechanic and maintenance man. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who particularly loved surf fishing on the Gulf of Mexico. Ron loved riding his motorcycle and was Mr. Fix-It for friends and family. He also enjoyed traveling in his motorhome with his wife, Christine, following retirement. But most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends. On March 10, 1984, he married the former Christine Bradfield and she survives him along with 3 children: Rhonda Follett, Michael (Jessica) Follett, and Kristen (Evest Briggs IV) Follett; 6 grandchildren: Gary (Ashlie Vahle) Sumerix, Carly (Brandon Bollin) Sumerix, Chloe Holman, Kale Follett, Kiiden Follett, and Kalan Follett; 3 great-grandchildren: Landen and Brynlee Sumerix, and Taylee Bollin; 3 brothers: Gary (Marcia) Follett, Jodie Follett, and Richard (Marge) Follett; 2 sisters-in-law: Darlene Follett and Ingrid Follett; cousin, Terry (Kathy) Smith; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings: Earl Follett, Vicki Follett, Greg Follett, Rodney Follett, and Kurt Follett; and cousin, Charles Smith. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Fruitport Christian Reformed Church (3520 Pontaluna Rd., Fruitport, MI 49415). Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210
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