Ronald Keith Harlow, 72, of Kearney, Mo., passed away at home on Sunday, July 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love from his family just as he was in life.
Ronald “Ronnie” was born to Van and Virginia Harlow on Oct. 22, 1947 and was raised in Gallatin. There he attended school excelling in both basketball and football.
After school he went to work for General Motors where he stayed on for 37.7 years before retiring in 2005. He made many close friends throughout those years and acquired many skills, most famously for the harmonica which he played with great joy if you got him on the right occasion. He had a deep love for blues music and even traveled annually to the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Mississippi for many years.
He was a devoted grandfather, beloved brother-in-law and uncle, loving husband, and the best dad.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra; brother, James Harlow (Gail) of Kansas City; two daughters, Christi Harlow of Kearney and Beth Harlow (Joel) of Kansas City; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; as well as four sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews that thought the world of him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Van and Virginia Harlow of Gallatin; brother, Terrance Harlow of Kearney; paternal grandparents, Luther and Murl Harlow; and maternal grandparents, Otis and Gladys Grogg.
A celebration of life is planned for the fall and details will be updated as the time approaches.
Kansas City Hospice provided such personal care and support to Ron and his family, so in lieu of flowers they ask that donations be made on his behalf to: KC Hospice, 1500 Meadow Lake, Parkway/Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64111.
Arrangements in care of Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney.
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