Charles Monroe Ring, 93, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by family at his residence.
Graveside services will be held 2 PM, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. Luke Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 at the Paulk Funeral Home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Ring was born March 20, 1930, in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Johnny & Annie Tucker Ring. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean war era. Mr. Monroe was a jack of all trades and held numerous jobs over the years. He was a hard worker, and always made sure to provide for his family. He also enjoyed helping the elderly and was a giver. Mr. Monroe loved old classic cars, as well as fishing, riding jet skis and motorcycles. He truly loved animals, and was known to remove them from unwanted homes for friends and neighbors. Mr. Monroe was very beloved by his wife and children and grandchildren. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Hospice of Tift Area for their loving care for Mr. Monroe.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley Ring; children: Darnell Ring Hunter and Danny Ring & Kathy; grandchildren: Crystal Blanchett & Chad, Jason Hunter & Kelly, Stephanie Snowden & Ben, Ora Ring, and Molly Ring; great grandchildren: Madison Blanchett, Taylor Blanchett, Jude Hunter, Liam Hunter, Gwyneth Hunter, Jase Hunter, Caison Snowden, Hayden Snowden, and Peyton Snowden; three siblings; Milton Ring & Willene, Jim Ring & Gwen and Melvina Brewer & Nolan. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Edward Ring, Perry Ring, and Donald Ring, and sisters: Juanita Wright, and Evone White and a son- in- law, Gary Lamar Hunter.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to The Gideons International, or charity of your choice.