Ronald Elmer “Ron” Sutherland (1942 – 2025)

Ronald Elmer “Ron” Sutherland, 83, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Lavender Hills Assisted Living.

Ronald Elmer “Ron” Sutherland

A celebration of life will be held at a later date followed by an inurnment in Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Sutherland was born on January 28, 1942 in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Elmer and June Baggett Sutherland.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Sutherland and sister, Carol Cicale.  He was a 1964 graduate of Virginia Tech and retired from United Airlines where he worked at both Dulles International and Reagan National Airports.  He was a member of the Airlines Union, the Izaak Walton League and Trout Unlimited of Rapadan, Winchester and North Shenandoah.  He was an avid fly fisherman, enjoyed fly tying and participated in Project Healing Waters for Fly Fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Joyce Henry Sutherland; two daughters, Diane Sutherland Bass (Gary) and Karen Lynne Sutherland; two brothers, Steve Sutherland and Mark Sutherland; two sisters, Sharon Wideman and Debbie Zavolas and two grandchildren, Zachary Haun and Lindsey Haun.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or to Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 221 North Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.