Ronald Lee Pardue, 71, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013. Born in West Virginia, he has been a lifelong resident of Hampton. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, then worked for NASA retiring in 2004. He was also a member of the American Legion and Elks Lodge.

Ronald is survived by his son, David S. Pardue and his wife Chrissy; aunts, Helena "Red" Cooper and Margaret "Marge" Kernel; brother, Richard "Rick" A. Pardue; grandchildren, Tracey Dragoon, Robert Pardue, Aydan Pardue and Riley Pardue; and great Granddaughter, Layla Anne Dragoon.

Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery with military honors at a later date.