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Ronald Edward Vastine

January 14, 1946 — December 14, 2023

Maryville

 

Ronald Edward Vastine age 77 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Blount Transitional Care.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force stationed in Apple Valley, CA.  He was a member of the 431st Tactical Fighter Squadron serving in Vietnam. Ronald was a Military Weapons Technician for the F4-Phantom Fighter Bombers.  He loved music and was a member in a number of bands in his youth.  Ronald was a member of First Christian Church Portsmouth, Masonic Lodge F&AM attaining his 32nd Degree Scottish Right.  He was also a member of the Eastern Star.  Ronald was an Amateur Ham Radio Operator who loved hunting, fishing, boating, camping, traveling and the outdoors.  He was a loving and devoted, husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  Survivors include:  wife of 53 years, Judy Vastine; son, Dr. David Vastine and wife Amanda; grandson, Alexander Kenneth Vastine. Memorial donations may be made to:  American Cancer Society, Jill Rollins, Memorial Chair, 2330 Chesterfield Drive, Maryville, TN  37803 or Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc., East TN Office, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN  37919. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Smith Trinity Chapel.  Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Bishop Delton Gerloff officiating.  Entombment will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremationService.com

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