More detail on this person: LAKELAND -
Ronnie Bath, 72, passed away April 23, 2011 at
LRMC due to heart failure.
Ronnie was born Dec. 14, 1938 in Lakeland, Fl to
Waldo & Maude Bath. He retired from the U.S.
Army with 32 years of dedicated service. During
that time he was with the 5th Special Forces Group
(Mike Force). He also flew the AH-1 Cobra attack
helicopter. Among numerous awards, he received
the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze
Star, 3 times, with the V for Valor.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents,
Waldo & Maude; brothers, Gerald (vet), Tommy
(vet), Billy and a sister Dorothy. He is survived
by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda; sons,
Jarrod (vet) and his wife Elaine, Dan (vet) and
his wife Jen; grandkids, Kymberly, Brooke,
Nathaniel, and Matthew; brothers, J.D. (Vietnam
vet), Lemuel (vet), Benny (Vietnam vet), Mickey
(Vietnam vet) and a sister, Debbie.
He was a charter member of Gibsonia Baptist
Church. He graduated from Kathleen High School,
lettering in baseball and football. He also
graduated from Embry-Riddle College with a B.S. in
Aeronautical Engineering.
Ronnie was a quiet, unassuming, humble Christian
who is and will always be missed tremendously by
all who knew him.
Ronnie-Dad-Papa...we love you more than words
can describe; we will never forget what you taught
us. Goodbye we will see you soon!
The visitation celebrating Ronnie's life will be
held tonight (Tuesday) from 5-8 PM at the
Gentry-Morrison Northside Chapel. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM
at the Gibsonia Baptist Church.
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