Ronnie Gale Harpole, 52, of 1202 South Third St., Niles, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 at his home in Niles of natural causes.

He was born Aug. 4, 1958 in Niles, where he was a lifetime resident.

His son, Johnathan, was the light of his life. He loved fishing, hunting and cooking on his grill. He was a factory worker.

He is survived by his son, Johnathan Harpole of Niles; brothers, Doyle (Debbie) Harpole of Niles, James (Vera) Harpole of Niles, Ralph (Cheryl) Harpole of Niles; a sister, Teresa (Ron) Earl of Niles; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Myrtle Harpole; and two brothers, Oliver Harpole and Gary Harpole.

Funeral visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan.

A celebration of life dinner will be held at the Buchanan Moose Lodge immediately following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Ralph and Cheryl Harpole for Ronnie’s son, Johnathan.