Ronald Vess
August 10, 1934 - June 08, 2021
Chesterfield, Va
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Ronald Vess
August 10, 1934 - June 08, 2021
Chesterfield, Va
Obituary
Ronald Lee Vess, 86, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy Lee Vess and Hallie Ailstock Vess, and brother, David Alan Vess. He is survived by his loving wife, Sun Cha Vess; brother, Stephen L. Vess; sister, Linda A. Vess; nieces, Jennifer Vess-Morgan, Robyn Vess, and Kylie Vess; and a nephew, Todd A. Schall-Vess.
He graduated from Covington High School in 1952. After graduation, he entered the Navy as an Electronics Technician for 4 years. He worked at IBM as a computer engineer in South Korea, Vietnam, and the US. He helped to develop the Korean Toll system. Ron was one of the developers who designed and built the IBM VM (Virtual Machine) system. He was an avid traveler, traveling cross-country with his wife in a motor home, motorcycling on a Harley-Davidson to Canada and Mexico, and sailing on a 45 foot sailboat from Vietnam to Hawaii. He moved back to Virginia in 1999.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to:
The Korean Canaan Church
(c/o Chung Min McBride)
8001 Walmsley Blvd
N Chesterfield, VA. 2323
Phone: 804-833-3667
Visitation
- Date & Time: June 19, 2021 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: June 19, 2021 (5:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
6 responses to Ronald Vess
Linda A (Heatwole) Greenia says:
June 11, 2021
Dear Linda and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my sincere sympathy for all of us at this very sad time. I have such wonderful uplifting memories of Ron from when I was a child, and then in later years as a young adult. I will forever remember his laughter, and his twinkling blue eyes. You are all in my prayers. May the joy and happiness of your memories sustain you at this very sorrowful time. Love, Linda
Robert Heatwole says:
June 12, 2021
To Linda,Dave and Steve, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although We haven’t seen Ron in many years he left an impression on us “kids” that would last a lifetime.
Virginia L Heatwole says:
June 13, 2021
Condolence to family down south, great times and great memories, everyone will treasure,Mr. IBM I use call him , a great person ,will be missed, sincerely Gigi and Nini Heatwole ( family from Massachusetts)
Barbara Lewis says:
June 14, 2021
I am so sorry for the loss of Ron. The video demonstrated his love of life and adventure. My sincere condolences to the Vess family.
Alexina Fagsn says:
June 21, 2021
Dear Lee and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve known Ron through Linda since the mid 6o’s and always enjoyed being with Ron and Linda at her house. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was one if the “good” ones.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Alex Fagan