Mr. Ronald Edward Player, Sr "Cowboy", age 68, went Home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday August 31, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be 4:00pm Thursday at George Brothers Funeral Service.  The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Player was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late James William and Evelyn Cline Player, Sr. and was a 1974 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. After working for many years in the textile industry, he became self-employed, in the vinyl siding and window replacement industry, under his company's name of Player's Vinyl Siding and Window's. He enjoyed many hobbies including watching college basketball, NFL football, and his Atlanta Braves. He was an avid golfer and would play as often as he could.  He also enjoyed fishing and most of all spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Ronald E. Player, Jr., and brother Jim Player.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife, of thirty-nine years, Deborah Player; daughter Jennifer Williams; son Joseph R. Player (fiancé Melissa); grandchildren Trey Lakey, Makayla Wilson, and Hannah Williams; sisters Elaine Morgan and Bet Moody; brothers Tom Player and Bob Player.  Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, good golfing buddies, and his dog "Piper".

In honor of Ronald's love of golf, memorials may be directed to First Tee at www.firsttee.org or to the charity of one's choice.