Ramon Blair Deisher Sr., 75, of 554 Ruby Road, Fincastle, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was born April 6, 1945 in Clifton Forge to the late Jesse Augusta Deisher Sr. and Bernice Blair Simmons Deisher. He loved to fish, hunt and raise and train beagles. He was founder and president of the North Mountain Beagle Club for a number of years. He was a former employee at Westvaco paper mill for a number of years and was retired from United Parcel Service with 25 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Brenda Johnson Deisher of Fincastle; a son, Ramon “Ray” Deisher Jr. and wife Ann; a stepdaughter, Crystal Bowen of Low Moor; a stepson, Paul Blankenship and wife April of Summersville, W.Va.; a brother, Jesse Deisher Jr. and wife Reva; a sister, Judy Coleman, both of Clifton Forge; two grandchildren, Ethan Deisher and Emily Deisher; three step-grandchildren, Justin Bowen, Holly Blankenship, Zachary Blankenship and wife Kailah; three step-great-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Kaison and Kalissa Blankenship; two nieces, Candice M. Deisher, Deborah Coleman; and one great-nephew, Christian Dew.
A private entombment was held in the Mausoleum of Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor.
Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com.
