1943-2006
WARREN - Mr. Ronald J, Hinton, 62, of Warren passed away at 2:43 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in the intensive care unit of Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital of amy-otrophic lateral sclerosis {Lou Gehrig's disease).

It was a battle Ron had fought courageously and vigorously for the last nine years.
HINTON
He was born Dec. 4. 1943, in Detroit, to the late Ronald W. and Ethel Mae Heinlein Hinton Summers, He came to Warren to live as a small child.
Ron was the owner/operator of Penn Ohio Produce (Mahon-ing Avenue fruit stand) for more than 35 years. He retired in June 2003, because of his ALS.
Ron was known as "the Watermelon Man." His white Panama hats, white dress shirts and blue jeans were his trademarks. He traveled extensively to bring quality produce home to his customers. Upon his retirement, his dream was to live in Key West, Fla. For years, he had searched for the just the right home.
Ron's belief and optimism that they would find a cure for ALS touched all who knew and loved him. Ron was so brave and strong, he never gave up. He was an extremely generous and loving husband, father and papa.
He admired and adored his stepson. Bob; his beloved grandchildren, Logan, Lukas and Livia were his joys. He talked endlessly about them and their antics. Every night before he would go to sleep, he would look at their pictures and smile. One of the greatest gifts he was able to give them during his last days was to hold them by his side and tell them each that he loved them.
Ron had a passion for life. He traveled to the United States and Canada with determination. He had visited every casino from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, most many times over. He
adjusted his passions to the progression of his disease, enjoy- ; ing every day to the fullest, Whether it was directions-te some remote town, closing day statistics on the stock exchange or the leading driver in ' NASCAR, Ron had the answer. His high IQ was sometimes frightening.
Ron is deeply missed by his wife, Connie Walker Rhodes Hinton, whom he married, Dec. 5 in Las Vegas. He also leaves behind his loving stepson, Bob Rhodes II and wife, Julie, of Southington; his three grandchildren; and a brother, Plineth Hinton. He also leaves his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pam and Jim Altman of Washington, Pa,, Bonnie and Terry Boatright of Cortland. John and Barbara Walker of Warren. Tom and Vicki Walker of Warren, and Bobbie England of Cape Coral, Fla.; and 15 nieces and nephews.
Ron leaves behind his adopted aunt. Olive (Teet) Baker of Warren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Robert and Maxine Mat-son of Warren.
Our overwhelming appreciation to the Trumbull ER and ICU staff. Our deepest appreciation to Tom RN at Forum Health at Home Hospice, The compassion, comfort and sometimes painful honesty that you provided to Ron was immeasurable.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday; Nov. 2, 2006, at Roberts-Clark Chapel, where friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Wayne Sherman will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery,
Following the services, family and friends are invited for fellowship and luncheon at The Inner Office. 80 Erie St., Cortland. 33(^637-5338.
The family requests material contributions be made to Forum Health At Home Hospice. 8747 Squires Lane N.E., Warren 44484 or to the Northeast Ohio Chapter ALS Association, 2500 E. 22nd St., Suite 101. Cleveland 44115.
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