Topic: TRS passed away this morning

[Herdhomer]

I had a science class from Mr Rone at Barboursville Jr High. Very nice man.

[MUther]

Had Mr. Rone (Rone Ranger) for 10th grade science at Midland.

Great person to talk to especially about Marshall sports.

Easily one of my favorite teachers (him and Mr. Ward) and sad to hear of his passing.

Prayer for strength and comfort to his family.

Had him for 8th grade earth science at BJHS in '82.  Used to love the little wars between him and Mr. Roberts.  Mr. Roberts was quite bald and Rone would shine a handheld laser (pretty rare in those days) on his head from across the hall so that Robert's class could see it.  He was a funny guy.

[herd2win]

He was one of my favorite teachers in school.  He made learning fun and enjoyable.  Just another example of how fast time flies by.  He was a great guy and will be missed.

[MUPE84]

Prayers for the family

[MarshallSteve]

Marshall has lost a great supporter who truly loved the University. I've known Tom for many years. He and his wife (Janet) are some of the greatest people on earth. I sat next to Tom during basketball games for many years as we had season tickets next to each other. I would also travel with Tom on occasion to football and basketball away games. Had a lot of fun moments and conversations with Tom as the years went on.

 I will say this about Tom....Tom was one of the most genuine, honest, and respectful people I have ever been around. A true gentleman in every sense of the word and would help anyone in need. I thought the world of him, and I'm certainly going to miss him.

Godspeed Tom

[carolinaherdfan]

Blessings to the family!
It always hurts.

[MUther]

He'll be pleased to find out he went right along side Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth.  I'm sure he'd get a kick out of that.

[GreenBison]

Had him for 8th grade earth science at BJHS in '82.  Used to love the little wars between him and Mr. Roberts.  Mr. Roberts was quite bald and Rone would shine a handheld laser (pretty rare in those days) on his head from across the hall so that Robert's class could see it.  He was a funny guy.

Oh yes, I can remember it well.

[Herd72]

Is there a link to the obituary?

[marshallmark]

Is there a link to the obituary?

  Its not posted yet (9:00 am on 7/18).  I expect it will be this afternoon or tomorrow morning.

[MUfan08]

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/herald-dispatch/name/thomas-rone-obituary?id=55634274&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta

[Gaylen]

Met him a couple of times. Never really knew him.
But the Herd Family is a little worse off today.
Prayers.

[Scottyo614]

Very sad to see. The board lost a legend

[Flat Tire 2]

Here is his obit from today paper. I also provided a link to his memorial page at Chapman's Mortuary. RIP and prayers for his family and many friends.

THOMAS JEFFREY RONE, 74, of Huntington, died Monday July 15, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Memorial funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Lawrence Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Tom was born July 28, 1949, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Thomas and Irene Delores Johnson Rone. Tom was a teacher in Cabell County schools for 40 years, was the girls head track coach and won the state championship with the help of Mac Morris, and a member of the YMCA for over 50 years, an avid Marshall fan and worked at WMUL as a Marshall student. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Pam DeBasio. Survivors include his of wife of 49-1/2 years, Janet F. Rone; a niece, Dominique DeBasio of Columbus, OH; two nephews, Michael and Steven Music of Louisa, KY; great-niece Olivia; sister-in-law Teresa Pigg, also of Louisa; special friends Josh Jenkins, Erin Smith and Mac Morris; and his dog and loving companion Harrison. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Little Victories Animal Rescue. Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

https://www.chapmans-mortuary.com/obituaries/Thomas-Rone/#!/TributeWall

[Always THE HERD]

Was TRS actually "The Right Stuff" or do I have them mixed up? What was TRS's actual name? Is there an obituary that can be read?

[whf]

Was TRS actually "The Right Stuff" or do I have them mixed up? What was TRS's actual name? Is there an obituary that can be read?

That is what I thought, and for some reason, I had the impression he was now living in the Dayton, OH area, or somewhere like that.  He'd been on this board as long, perhaps longer, than me....many years.

Many have come and gone, unfortunately.  Life works that way, I guess.

[goherd73]

Was TRS actually "The Right Stuff" or do I have them mixed up? What was TRS's actual name? Is there an obituary that can be read?

It's in today's edition 7/26 of the HD.

https://www.herald-dispatch.com/eedition/page-a8/page_51cea94b-dd2a-55a7-8a27-46dc0f987c6c.html

[Always THE HERD]

It's in today's edition 7/26 of the HD.

https://www.herald-dispatch.com/eedition/page-a8/page_51cea94b-dd2a-55a7-8a27-46dc0f987c6c.html

What was his name?

[marshallmark]

What was his name?

Tom Rone.  Science teacher at B'ville Middle and Cabell Midland (with my spouse) for years, and had basketball season tickets near me for 10+ years.  Nice guy and he'll be missed. 

[elginherd]

It's in today's edition 7/26 of the HD.

https://www.herald-dispatch.com/eedition/page-a8/page_51cea94b-dd2a-55a7-8a27-46dc0f987c6c.html

Yes, TRS was The Right Stuff , AKA Tom Rone.

[W0lfman]

Really hate to read this. He was an excellent member of this community and sounds like an even better person. God bless him and his family. You'll be missed TRS. 🙏

[MUther]

Was TRS actually "The Right Stuff" or do I have them mixed up? What was TRS's actual name? Is there an obituary that can be read?

Literally the post above this quoted one written an hour before this quoted one contains all the information asked for.

[herd2win]

Funny how life can be.  I have enjoyed TRS on this board for years and did not know that the person behind that was Tom Rhone.  He was one of my favorite teachers growing up and wish I would have known it was the same person over these past years.