Mr. Ron Cordell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ron Cordell, 72, Southside, joined our Heavenly Father on January 16, 2019. Ron was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Parlie Norman; Mother, Edith Norman Cordell; and infant son, Blaine Maddock Cordell. He grew up in Lafollette, TN. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force and a graduate of the University of Tennessee. Ron was baptized and grew up in the Baptist faith. Ron was known for the love he had for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Tracci Maddock Cordell; daughter, Kelsi Cordell; sons, Andrew and Myles Cordell; granddaughter, Cortney Cordell; brother, Jimmy Cordell; sisters, and Helen Conner and Jane Richardson; mother-in-law, Gail Maddock; sisters-in-law, Terri Maddock, Tammi Maddock Collins (David, Christopher,Ashleigh); nieces and nephews, Barry and Chris Richardson (Adam and Elizabeth), Keebler and Stacey Williams. Ron was a retired educator (over 37 years) and touched many lives in his tenure at Gadsden State Community College through athletics. Ron coached Etowah Youth Sports, Men’s-Women’s and Co-Ed Softball, Volleyball and soccer. Ron loved fiercely and was a loyal friend. If you were his friend, you should consider yourself blessed. A special thanks to his caregiver, Annie Waldrop (an angel) and Kindred Home Health and Hospice. The family will accept friends on Sunday, January 20, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Village Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CharACTers Entertainment, 101 Rainbow Industrial Blvd., Rainbow City, AL 35906 in his honor.

Mr. Ron Cordell

October 2, 1946 - January 16, 2019