The man. The myth. The legend.

Ronald Leslie Wilburn, 57, former Maryland resident, passed away at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida on October 22 2017.

Ron was born November 30 1959 to Eddie & Patricia Wilburn in Washington, DC. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly after graduating from Parkdale Sr High School in 1978 in Riverdale Park, Maryland. Ron was a lead Maintenance technician at Southwest Airlines for 20 years.

Ron loved sports of all kinds (except baseball). Football was his favorite. A loyal Washington Redskins fan, Seinfeld fanatic, he loved his family & friends, his 2 dogs Lucy & Boosie, the outdoors, Harleys, Mexican food and Margaritas. He enjoyed life and didn't take it too seriously. Ron made people laugh wherever he went. He was a kind soul, loving and doting father, husband, Lolo, brother, son and Uncle. He will truly be missed by everyone.

Ron is survived by his wife, Rhea Wilburn; 5 children, Christine Coppage, Ronda Weitzel, Amanda Friedl, Zach Wilburn, and Zoie Wilburn, first wife, Josie Dupa Wilburn; Sisters, Bonnie Wilson, Tina Apperson, Vicki Boswell; Mother, Patricia Hazelton Hall. His 7 granddaughters, Sophia, Layla, Olivia, Mia, Alex, Elena, and one more granddaughter on the way. Ron is preceded in death by his father Eddie Wilburn; his son David & daughter Erin.