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Ronald Coberly Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - Ronald Lee "Captain Frog" Coberly, 44, of Williamsburg, died Feb. 3, 2009, surrounded by family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Junior Coberly; and his nephews, Brain Keith Green and Lindsay Thomas Coberly.
He is survived by his daughter, Santana Marie (Baby Girl); his son, Ronald Lee Jr. (Bubbie); his mother, Peggy Hughes and husband, Jack; his brothers, Richard, Russell, Jesse and wife, Tracy, Tommy and wife, Teresa; his sisters, Peggy Sue and husband, Buck Lauderman, Debbie and husband, Jerry Tsitsicoupolous, Betty Jo Coberly and friend, Brian Brondas; many nieces and nephews.
Ronald went to sleep peacefully surrounded by his family. 'Frog' was a very active waterman, captain of a scallop boat from Virginia to Massachusetts for many years. He loved to sing and listen to country music.
Rest in peace my son.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, where the funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at Rosewell Memorial Cemetery, in Gloucester County.
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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2009.

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Ronald Lee Coberly Jr

February 23, 2009

"THE GIFT"
I will never say goodbye to you my Father
cause I know this is not the end for us to see each other.
You will only be going to a place where there's no more pain nor suffering.
I am happy for you, for you will be with God.For now we need to go our separate ways.I remember how your arms hold me and give me strenght.
You were always there to Listen,Love and defend me in everything.
You were my very Best Friend.
In my triumphs you were always Proud.I'm very grateful and Proud to call you My DAD. Here deep inside my heart you'll always be.I would give up everything I have just to Hug you one more time.I remember the last time I held your hand and how you looked at me in the eyes.
If only I could turn back time I would have never let you go.I felt the world stop and my heart stop beating when they told you were gone...
How I wish I was only dreaming. Just like the rain, tears fell down from my eyes, I couldn't speak for a while
THANK YOU DAD for always understanding, Listening, Caring, and Loving me for the rest of your life.The Greatest Gift God gave me was you "MY DAD".It's difficult to let you go but I must.
I must return the GIFT God gave me..till then.. SEE YOU IN HEAVEN
I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU DEARLY DADDY FROG.
Little frog jr

Jessie James Coberly & Family

February 23, 2009

BROTHERS ARE FOREVER
Brothers share a special bond,
Like blood, brotherhood, It's thicker than water.
Friends may come and go,And relationships may drift apart,
But brothers are forever.
Though the sun may rise in the east,
And set in the west,
We will still be brothers.
Though the seasons may change,Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter,
We will still be brothers.
What God has ordained, No man can change,
Brothers are FOREVER...
CAPTAIN FROG
"I MISS YOU MY BROTHER"

Richard Coberly

February 22, 2009

Ronnie I will play that song THE LONG BLACK TRAIN and everytime that I do I WILL know that you didn't get on it, I will miss you my brother but we will meet again.
I LOVE YOU Captain Frog
But GOD needed you more.

Russell Coberly

February 18, 2009

Farewell (My Last Goodbye)
I cherished the times when we were together
I hoped that it would last forever
But know there's nothing I can do
today I'll say my goodbye to you.
Though it'll be long before I see you again
I know you're happy there, safe in Heaven
and though I'll miss you and love you that much I know, Gods love for you, I can't match.
Time will pass,it would lessen the pain
but my feelings for you, they will stay the same.
I Know you're watching there, up above
I wished you'll read this poem, signed with all my LOVE to you
I'LL SAY MY FAREWELL NOT TO CRY,I WILL NOT SWEAR, I WILL MISS YOU MY LITTLE BROTHER.......

ASHLEY COBERLY

February 17, 2009

I MISS U SO MUCH UNCLE RONNIE AND LOVE U

Sue Lauderman

February 15, 2009

My Mother(Peggy)And I(Sue) Want to say THANK YOU to her Grandson's and My Nephew's for the WONDERFUL job that they did as Pallbearer's in their Uncle Ronnies(FROG)Funeral.Allen Coberly, Achilleas(Arky),Stathis(Steve),Andrwe(Andy)TsiTsidopolous,Nicholas(Nick),Jessie Lee(JC)Coberly.
Thank You Boy's (NO)
THANK YOU YOUNG MEN for your HAND'S in carring your Uncle Ronnie(FROG) to be laid to rest beside his Father.
WE LOVE YOU GUY'S
NANNY PEGGY AND AUNT SUE

SUE LAUDERMAN

February 14, 2009

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY RONNIE ( FROG ) I LOVE YOU BUBBA.. HUGS AND KISSES FROM SISSY.

ASHLEY COBERLY

February 14, 2009

I JUSS WANTED TO WISH U A HAAPY VALENTINES DAY AND I LOVE U AND MISS U DEARLY.

ASHLEY COBERLY

February 12, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE RONNIE!!!!!!!

Sue Lauderman

February 12, 2009

Ronnie I wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROG:) 2/12/2009

ashley coberly

February 11, 2009

ribit... ribit.... i sure will miss ur one in a million ribbit uncle ronnie,you will be truly missed and loved. until me meet again never forget ur never forgotton and i love you.
ashley nicole coberly
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

AMBER COBERLY

February 8, 2009

MY UNCLE RONNIE(FROG)
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU AND NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE IN MY HEART.

XOXOXOXOX POOH BEAR XOXOXOXOXOX

ALBERT (TOMMY) COBERLY

February 8, 2009

MY LITTLE BROTHER FROG YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND BUT I LOVED YOU JUST BECAUSE YOU WERE MY LITTLE BROTHER. WE HAVE BEEN BY EACH OTHERS SIDE THROUGH THICK AND THROUGH THIN,WE HAVE HAD OUR UPS AND DOWNS BUT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPEND WE WERE THERE FOR EACH OTHER. I LOVE YOU LITTLE BROTHER AND I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY SO REST WITH DADDY, MY SON LINDSAY AND BRIAN AND KEEP THAT ONE IN A MILLION SMILE.YOU WILL BE CLOSE TO MY HEART AND NEVER FORGOTTON.
LOVE YOUR BIG BROTHER TOMMY

ASHLEY COBERLY

February 8, 2009

MY DEAREST UNCLE RONNIE AND MY FRIEND FROG I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEEDED YOU. YOU WERE A FRIEND AND MY UNCLE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET SOMEONE AS SPECIAL AS YOU.I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL AND NEVER FORGET YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR ONE IN A MILLION SMILE!
XOXOX ASHLEY NICOLE COBERLY XOXOXO

Peggy Jean Hughes ( MOM)

February 8, 2009

My Dear Son - My Baby Boy
Its just been a few days since you went to be with the Lord and Daddy, But it feels like an eternity already my son.My HEART is broken but will heal, Because I know we will be together again one day.
Rest my son in your fathers arms.
"MOMMY LOVES YOU MY BABY BOY"
TIL WE MEET AGAIN MY SON WITH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Peggy Sue Lauderman

February 8, 2009

My Little Brother
I will miss your Smile and your Laughter, We had some goodtimes some bad times But little brother we were their for each other when needed. I was Proud to call you my little brother , Sometimes it didn't seem like that but remember we are family no matter what and we will always be brother and sister.One day we will meet again little brother and have lots of Hugs and Kisses. You will be so dearly missed But Thank you for that last kiss to your big sis...
Ronnie ( frog )
THANK YOU FOR BEING MY LITTLE BROTHER

Ginger McMinnis

February 7, 2009

Aunt Peggy and family, I was so sorry to hear about Frog. I will always remember the good times. May God be with each and everyone of you. All my Love.

Ginger Coberly McMinnis

ashley coberly

February 7, 2009

to my dearest uncle ronnie(frog) you will be missed dearly and someone as special as you will never be forgotton. i love you with all my heart and soul and may you rest in peace with my brother lindsay thomas coberly and papa jessie and your nephew brian kieth green. you were like a second father to me so i will keep you close to my heart and i will see you again.
love ,
your oldest niece, ashley nicole coberly

Donald McCoy

February 6, 2009

Aunt Peggy & Family,
I know in my heart that God has bigger plans for Frog. I know it is hard to deal with at this time and only time will heal the pain of your loss. I know this from when we buried my mom (Patrica Coberly) 21 years ago.

Connie McCoy-Morgan

February 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with my family. Anyone that knew Ronnie (Frog)loved him, how could you not. Ronnie I know you are in a better place with many loved ones. Until we see each other again, you will be deeply loved and missed. Love you

Bonnie

February 6, 2009

Dear Jessie,
My thoughts are with you and your family. Keep all the good times that you and your brother shared close to your heart and the memories that you all made as the close family I remember and he will live forever. Much Love Bonnie

The Millers

February 5, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ellen Ashe

February 5, 2009

Peggy and all, I am so sorry. Want you guys to know you are special to my family and me.
You are in my thought and prayers. May God be with you.

Carol Carter

February 5, 2009

Peggy,may the Good Lord be with you and your family. Please know that you all are in the prayerss of all of thefamily. God bless all of you.

February 5, 2009

Frog you will be so sadly missed,now I don't have anyone else that I can use my DEA skills on. But thats ok little brother because thats the name that you gave me.( DEA AGENT )I hope that damn duck is not bothering you Frog.
I LOVE YOU and WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH
SISSY SUE MATHEWS,VIRGINIA

Diana Galloway

February 5, 2009

My Prayers goes out to the Family and may God Bless you all.

Priscilla@Aubrey Pilkerton

February 4, 2009

May he rest in peace in the calm waters of heaven. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. LOVE

J. Hall

February 4, 2009

My prayers go out to the family. God bless you all.We will all miss Frog, he will never be forgotten as a friend and a captain.

Sarah Waters Hall

February 4, 2009

Ronnie will be remembered by all who knew him. We will always remember his jokes, pranks in our short time in grade school and our brief time as adults. He always had a big heart and was a good friend to those who knew him and an excellent captain who knew the ways of the water well.We all will miss him , he has moved on for a higher calling, his duties here are done.He will live through all of his family and friends through hearts and memories.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Susie Cooper

February 4, 2009

Jesse and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort. If you need anything or just want to talk just give me a call.
Momma Susie,Bonnie, Susan and Pam

Katie Coberly Daughtry

February 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are you with you and the family at this time. Know that he is with his Dad and many Uncles and Aunts now.

Loretta (Press) Qusenberry

February 4, 2009

Ronnie I know you will be missed dearly. We had a lot of fun times together & I will remember you forever. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during their time of grief. May your memories bring them comfort.

Gregory& Susan Jenkins

February 4, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

kimberly hudgins

February 4, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

kenneth diaz

February 4, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Christy Love

February 4, 2009

Thinking of all the family at this time.Sue, we love you and send our prayers for you and your Mom.
Love, Christy & Pepper

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