Post by John Quincy on Aug 27, 2007 8:29:16 GMT -5
Former WKLO newsman Ron Gruniesen, who used the airname J. Paul Townsend, has passed away. From the August 27, 2007 Courier-Journal:
GRUNEISEN, RON, 62, of Savannah, GA, died Friday, August 24, 2007 of cancer at St. Jos-Candler Hospital. Born in Louisville and grew up in Germantown, St. E. parish, St. X, UK. Career in radio and TV. Later, worked in air-freight, lived many years in Savannah. Preceded in death by father, Samuel J.; baby sister. Survivors: wife, Rena; sons, Scott, Todd, Jason Gregory; mother, Wauneda; sisters, Wanda Kelly, Kathy Ward; brothers, Sam, Roger, Gary; an aunt; many cousins, friends. Service: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 28 Baker Funeral Home, Savannah. Cremation was chosen.
GRUNEISEN, RON, 62, of Savannah, GA, died Friday, August 24, 2007 of cancer at St. Jos-Candler Hospital. Born in Louisville and grew up in Germantown, St. E. parish, St. X, UK. Career in radio and TV. Later, worked in air-freight, lived many years in Savannah. Preceded in death by father, Samuel J.; baby sister. Survivors: wife, Rena; sons, Scott, Todd, Jason Gregory; mother, Wauneda; sisters, Wanda Kelly, Kathy Ward; brothers, Sam, Roger, Gary; an aunt; many cousins, friends. Service: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 28 Baker Funeral Home, Savannah. Cremation was chosen.