Ronald C. Jamison

Ronald C. Jamison, age 87, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Ronald was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, choir member and in the men’s church maintenance group. He also was a long-time Mason and Past Master of Hiram Lodge 25, Newark, Delaware. Ronald graduated from Oxford Area High School. He then was employed by Thiokol for 45 years as a test engineer. He traveled extensively and worked on projects including the Apollo and space shuttle missions. Family was first in Ronald’s life. He was completely devoted to his mother – when she called, he was always there to help. Ronald cherished time spent with family, and he looked forward to visits from the kids and grandchildren. His legacy will live on through his family. Ronald had a knack for fixing things and was always working on cars and other projects in his garage throughout the years. In his younger days he also coached baseball. He was a lifelong Phillies and Eagles fan. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Carol Elizabeth Reynolds Jamison; children: Patricia Lynne Webb (Keith), Cheryl Elaine Foster (Freddie), Steven Ronald Jamison, and Dawn Lorrell McCormick (Peter); grandchildren: Ronald Foster, Christopher Foster (Vivian), Melanie McAllister (Scott), Krista Cannatelli (Matthew), Kelly McDermott (John), Peter McCormick (Lorin), Steven Jamison (Cheryl) and Molly Arant (Garrett); siblings, Crispin Jones and Barbara Passwater; sister-in-law, Patricia Forsstrom; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Leonard and Margaret Jamison; brothers, Daryl Jamison and Charles Forsstrom; and brothers-in-law, G. Curtis Jones and Richard Passwater. A visitation will be held Friday, September 26, 2025, from 10-11 AM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Ronald’s life at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 200 Marrows Road, Newark, Delaware 19713. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com. Watch webcast for Ronald C. Jamison: https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1373587

Ronald C. Jamison

May 29, 1938 - September 16, 2025

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