Ronald S. Bunch, Sr., "Chubby", passed away at the age of 77 lovingly surrounded by

family on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Sentara CarePlex in Hampton, VA,

after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma.

Ronald was born in Edenton, NC, on December 17, 1942. Years of fishing, hunting

and working the land on the farm gave him an appreciation for nature and a strong

work ethic that he passed on to his children. As time went by, Ronald was better

known as Chubby. He graduated from John A. Holmes High School, and later became

a proud graduate of the Apprentice School of Newport News Shipbuilding. After 36

years of service, Chubby retired from the shipyard. Then, his days were spent

keeping his yard and garden beautiful, and sharing his vegetables with everyone.

Above all, Chubby enjoyed building memories with family, especially his grandsons.

He loved watching them play in the sandbox Papa built them or in the dirt in Papa's

garden, and taking them fishing and go-cart riding. He also appreciated the special

times he spent with his son, Ronnie, working in the yard and garden, and going back

home to NC to cut wood.

Preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Stella Bunch and his sister Lorene

Hare. Survivors include Chubby's loving wife of 55 years, Carolyn (Woodley); his

children, Kathryn Knowles (David), Beth Berry (Andy), and Ronnie Bunch; his

grandchildren, Jonathan Knowles and his wife Kaylie, and their son, Allwyn, and

Drew and Matthew Berry. In addition, he is survived by his sisters, Lois Bryant and

Charlotte Bunch, and many other close family and friends. He will be greatly missed

by all, especially his lifelong friend, Kenny Kurtz.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Scott Kruger and nurse

Farah for their extra loving care and attention. We are also very grateful for the care

given by the other doctors and nurses at Sentara CarePlex.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Clark Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of

contributions to the Sentara Brock Cancer Center Healing Garden

(https://sentarabrockcancercenter.com/giving/), or any charity. To view the graveside service live on our Facebook page CLICK HERE

Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith.