Ronald Kenny Neuman, 66, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Neuman was the son of the late Leona Hager and George Neuman. Mr. Neuman was born in Detroit, Mich. and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. at the age of nine. He attended school in Ft. Lauderdale, graduating from Pompano Beach High School, where he was on the football and swim teams. At the age of 15, Mr. Neuman met the love of his life, Mary Sue Groover. They were married in 1967 and November 18th would have been their 49th wedding anniversary.
He was a member of the Armed Forces and served his country proudly. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart for being wounded in the Vietnam War.
The Neumans moved to Lawrenceville in 1973, where they both completed their college degrees while raising two children. For the past 19 years they have resided in Braselton. He loved his family and was always up for a game of tennis or billiards. His true love was spending time at his lake house with his family and friends. Mr. Neuman found his niche in specialized tooling for industrial applications. After years of success as an engineer and a successful business owner, he retired. He also was involved in the development and growth of land in the Braselton area.
Mr. Neuman leaves behind a family who adored him, his wife Mary, his son John (Julie Tanner), their children Austin and Sydney, who reside in Suwanee, and his daughter, Kimberly Neuman Salamone (John) and their two sons, Drake and Luke, who reside in John’s Creek. He is also survived by his brother, Don (Pam) Neuman, John’s Creek; and sister, Denise (Freddie) Harkins, Jasper, Ga.; along with several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford on Saturday, August 27. Family visitation will be held from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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Arrangements are by Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford.