Ronald “Ronnie” Spitzer, age 65, passed on January 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife of 42 years, Sandy Spitzer, and children, Ronald Jr., and Ashley Spitzer. He was born September 6, 1955 in Campbell County, Tennessee. Ronnie faithfully served as a  fireman for over 47 years, with the last 5 years serving as the fire chief of Lake City Fire Department. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Leinart and Lonas Spitzer, brother Don Spitzer, mother in law and father in law Gladys and James E. Taylor, and sister in law Jearldine “Candy” Taylor.

Ronnie is survived by:

Wife   Sandra Spitzer

Son and wife   Ronald Spitzer Jr. and Megan Spitzer

Daughter and Fiance   Ashley Spitzer and Chris Longmars and daughter Catelyn

Brother and wife   Billy and Linda Spitzer

                             Terry Leinart

                              Richie Leinart

Sister   Cathy Spitzer

Sister in Law   Debbie and Fred Van Norstran

                        Mitzi and Mike Evans

Brother in Law   Johnny Taylor

                           Eddie Taylor and Debbie

Many nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn his passing.

The loss is deeply felt by the community as he was respected and loved by all. Semper Paratus

Visitation: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City with Rev. David Seiber officiating.