Ronald William Durfee

Ronald William Durfee, age 66, of Hodgenville, Kentucky, joined his wife Sandy in eternal rest on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2025.

He was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island on September 26, 1959, to the late Kenneth & Helen (Kimball) Durfee.

Ron was a proud retired Cavalry Scout, Combat Engineer, & Motor Transport Operator for the United States Army. He was employed for many years as the Director of Improvements at NSU Corporation in Sonora, KY.

A man of integrity, kindness, generosity, & unconditional love, if he called you a friend you were family. He loved to travel, often camping with his family, and spending long, tranquil weekends with his wife at their lake house. His home was full of love, happiness, & laughter. He adored his grandchildren and was always present for them. His paradoxical and juxtaposed nature made him a problem solver who could persevere in all challenges with an unmatched work ethic. He was an intelligent, skilled mechanic who could fix anything. He lived a life of service and had great pride and love for his country and community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kenneth, and loving wife Sandy.

Ron is survived by his daughter, April & husband Josh Landon of Hodgenville; son, Brian & wife Sarah of MA; sisters, Barbara & Carol of RI; sister-in-law Sharon of RI; grandchildren, Maya Bennett & partner Keaton, Aria & Lana Landon & Michael & Jayden Westbrooks; and many loved nieces and nephews.

To Ron & Sandy a testament to love and life’s sweet flight. Two souls reunited for all eternity.

Memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville.

Ron and Sandy will be inurned with full military honors at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory are kindly directed to the https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

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