Ronald Edward Adair was the fourth child of Leslie Ronald Adair and Mildred Lilly. He was born on September 16, 1938, in Lakeside, Arizona.
Ronnie was first married to DeVonna Johnson on November 26, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona. DeVonna is the daughter of Grant Elwood Johnson and LaRue Harmon. Ronnie and DeVonna had one son named Ronald Grant Adair. They were later divorced, and their son's name was changed to Randy Grant Carter after DeVonna remarried.
Ronnie's second marriage was to Bessie Peterson on September 14, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bess is the daughter of Lamar Andelin Peterson and Goldie Rhoton. They had two children: Raith Clifford and Tara Jo.
Ronnie was active in school, participating in running events and hurdles on the school track and field team at Agua Fria High School.
Ronnie worked as a deputy for the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office. He was stocky and strong. He arm wrestled many of his fellow deputies and defeated them.
Later, Ronnie moved to Winslow, Arizona, with his mother Mildred, to work as a deputy. Tragically, Ronnie passed away from an accident while on duty. There will finally be honor for our family member, Deputy Ronald Edward Adair, of the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, largely due to the great efforts of my brother, Dan. The following was written in the Arizona Republic Newspaper.
Ronnie Edward Adair, who passed away on May 22, 1970, will have his name included in the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial. This memorial pays tribute to law-enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
According to a statement from the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, the records were lost during a flood, which prevented Ronnie from being recognized on the memorial before.
Ronnie suffered a fatal injury while pursuing a suspect. He hit his head on the roof of his car while crossing railroad tracks.
Shortly after the incident, he began experiencing a headache and eventually fainted. He later passed away at Winslow Hospital due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Ronnie was honored on May 2, 2016, during the 43rd annual Police Officers Memorial Service in Phoenix. Additionally, on May 28, his name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C.
His memorial service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on 40th St. & Oak St. in Phoenix, Arizona and he was laid to rest in Phoenix.
Besides being involved in law enforcement, Ronnie was also a talented singer and guitar player. He recorded and performed numerous songs, but the one that stood out was "Queen of Hearts," written by his sister Ina and sung by Ronnie himself. This song reached the top of the charts on Kriz and Krux radio in Phoenix, Arizona during its peak. To honor his memory and cherish his music, the family now has an album, cassette tape, and CD titled "Remember Ronnie Adair." Ronnie Adair will forever be remembered. You can hear "Queen of Hearts" at the 0.50 point mark on the following website https://app.box.com/s/y7h3au59v0jrxh6kyat8qwcjohjmxzn0
Below is a listing of the songs on the "Remember Ronnie Adair" album:
Side One
-2:05 Queen of Hearts (https://app.box.com/s/y7h3au59v0jrxh6kyat8qwcjohjmxzn0) (Played at the .50 point)
-2:20 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
-2:46 You'll Be Sorry
-1:59 All I Want From You
-2:20 Pretty Little Steady Little Girl
-2:56 The End
Side Two
-2:14 I Have My Own
-2:26 I Won't Hurt Anymore
-2:52 You've Let A Fortune Go
-1:51 I Had It Made For Awhile
-2:30 Blue Room
-2:56 The End
Ronnie was first married to DeVonna Johnson on November 26, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona. DeVonna is the daughter of Grant Elwood Johnson and LaRue Harmon. Ronnie and DeVonna had one son named Ronald Grant Adair. They were later divorced, and their son's name was changed to Randy Grant Carter after DeVonna remarried.
Ronnie's second marriage was to Bessie Peterson on September 14, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bess is the daughter of Lamar Andelin Peterson and Goldie Rhoton. They had two children: Raith Clifford and Tara Jo.
Ronnie was active in school, participating in running events and hurdles on the school track and field team at Agua Fria High School.
Ronnie worked as a deputy for the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office. He was stocky and strong. He arm wrestled many of his fellow deputies and defeated them.
Later, Ronnie moved to Winslow, Arizona, with his mother Mildred, to work as a deputy. Tragically, Ronnie passed away from an accident while on duty. There will finally be honor for our family member, Deputy Ronald Edward Adair, of the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, largely due to the great efforts of my brother, Dan. The following was written in the Arizona Republic Newspaper.
Ronnie Edward Adair, who passed away on May 22, 1970, will have his name included in the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial. This memorial pays tribute to law-enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
According to a statement from the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, the records were lost during a flood, which prevented Ronnie from being recognized on the memorial before.
Ronnie suffered a fatal injury while pursuing a suspect. He hit his head on the roof of his car while crossing railroad tracks.
Shortly after the incident, he began experiencing a headache and eventually fainted. He later passed away at Winslow Hospital due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Ronnie was honored on May 2, 2016, during the 43rd annual Police Officers Memorial Service in Phoenix. Additionally, on May 28, his name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C.
His memorial service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on 40th St. & Oak St. in Phoenix, Arizona and he was laid to rest in Phoenix.
Besides being involved in law enforcement, Ronnie was also a talented singer and guitar player. He recorded and performed numerous songs, but the one that stood out was "Queen of Hearts," written by his sister Ina and sung by Ronnie himself. This song reached the top of the charts on Kriz and Krux radio in Phoenix, Arizona during its peak. To honor his memory and cherish his music, the family now has an album, cassette tape, and CD titled "Remember Ronnie Adair." Ronnie Adair will forever be remembered. You can hear "Queen of Hearts" at the 0.50 point mark on the following website https://app.box.com/s/y7h3au59v0jrxh6kyat8qwcjohjmxzn0
Below is a listing of the songs on the "Remember Ronnie Adair" album:
Side One
-2:05 Queen of Hearts (https://app.box.com/s/y7h3au59v0jrxh6kyat8qwcjohjmxzn0) (Played at the .50 point)
-2:20 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
-2:46 You'll Be Sorry
-1:59 All I Want From You
-2:20 Pretty Little Steady Little Girl
-2:56 The End
Side Two
-2:14 I Have My Own
-2:26 I Won't Hurt Anymore
-2:52 You've Let A Fortune Go
-1:51 I Had It Made For Awhile
-2:30 Blue Room
-2:56 The End
Ronald Edward Adair was the fourth child of Leslie Ronald Adair and Mildred Lilly. He was born on September 16, 1938, in Lakeside, Arizona.
Ronnie was first married to DeVonna Johnson on November 26, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona. DeVonna is the daughter of Grant Elwood Johnson and LaRue Harmon. Ronnie and DeVonna had one son named Ronald Grant Adair. They were later divorced, and their son's name was changed to Randy Grant Carter after DeVonna remarried.
Ronnie's second marriage was to Bessie Peterson on September 14, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bess is the daughter of Lamar Andelin Peterson and Goldie Rhoton. They had two children: Raith Clifford and Tara Jo.
Ronnie was active in school, participating in running events and hurdles on the school track and field team at Agua Fria High School.
Ronnie worked as a deputy for the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office. He was stocky and strong. He arm wrestled many of his fellow deputies and defeated them.
Later, Ronnie moved to Winslow, Arizona, with his mother Mildred, to work as a deputy. Tragically, Ronnie passed away from an accident while on duty. There will finally be honor for our family member, Deputy Ronald Edward Adair, of the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, largely due to the great efforts of my brother, Dan. The following was written in the Arizona Republic Newspaper.
Ronnie Edward Adair, who passed away on May 22, 1970, will have his name included in the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial. This memorial pays tribute to law-enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
According to a statement from the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, the records were lost during a flood, which prevented Ronnie from being recognized on the memorial before.
Ronnie suffered a fatal injury while pursuing a suspect. He hit his head on the roof of his car while crossing railroad tracks.
Shortly after the incident, he began experiencing a headache and eventually fainted. He later passed away at Winslow Hospital due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Ronnie was honored on May 2, 2016, during the 43rd annual Police Officers Memorial Service in Phoenix. Additionally, on May 28, his name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C.
His memorial service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on 40th St. & Oak St. in Phoenix, Arizona and he was laid to rest in Phoenix.
Besides being involved in law enforcement, Ronnie was also a talented singer and guitar player. He recorded and performed numerous songs, but the one that stood out was "Queen of Hearts," written by his sister Ina and sung by Ronnie himself. This song reached the top of the charts on Kriz and Krux radio in Phoenix, Arizona during its peak. To honor his memory and cherish his music, the family now has an album, cassette tape, and CD titled "Remember Ronnie Adair." Ronnie Adair will forever be remembered. You can hear "Queen of Hearts" at the 0.50 point mark on the following website https://app.box.com/s/y7h3au59v0jrxh6kyat8qwcjohjmxzn0
Below is a listing of the songs on the "Remember Ronnie Adair" album:
Side One
-2:05 Queen of Hearts (https://app.box.com/s/y7h3au59v0jrxh6kyat8qwcjohjmxzn0) (Played at the .50 point)
-2:20 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
-2:46 You'll Be Sorry
-1:59 All I Want From You
-2:20 Pretty Little Steady Little Girl
-2:56 The End
Side Two
-2:14 I Have My Own
-2:26 I Won't Hurt Anymore
-2:52 You've Let A Fortune Go
-1:51 I Had It Made For Awhile
-2:30 Blue Room
-2:56 The End
Ronnie was first married to DeVonna Johnson on November 26, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona. DeVonna is the daughter of Grant Elwood Johnson and LaRue Harmon. Ronnie and DeVonna had one son named Ronald Grant Adair. They were later divorced, and their son's name was changed to Randy Grant Carter after DeVonna remarried.
Ronnie's second marriage was to Bessie Peterson on September 14, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bess is the daughter of Lamar Andelin Peterson and Goldie Rhoton. They had two children: Raith Clifford and Tara Jo.
Ronnie was active in school, participating in running events and hurdles on the school track and field team at Agua Fria High School.
Ronnie worked as a deputy for the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office. He was stocky and strong. He arm wrestled many of his fellow deputies and defeated them.
Later, Ronnie moved to Winslow, Arizona, with his mother Mildred, to work as a deputy. Tragically, Ronnie passed away from an accident while on duty. There will finally be honor for our family member, Deputy Ronald Edward Adair, of the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, largely due to the great efforts of my brother, Dan. The following was written in the Arizona Republic Newspaper.
Ronnie Edward Adair, who passed away on May 22, 1970, will have his name included in the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial. This memorial pays tribute to law-enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
According to a statement from the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, the records were lost during a flood, which prevented Ronnie from being recognized on the memorial before.
Ronnie suffered a fatal injury while pursuing a suspect. He hit his head on the roof of his car while crossing railroad tracks.
Shortly after the incident, he began experiencing a headache and eventually fainted. He later passed away at Winslow Hospital due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Ronnie was honored on May 2, 2016, during the 43rd annual Police Officers Memorial Service in Phoenix. Additionally, on May 28, his name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C.
His memorial service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on 40th St. & Oak St. in Phoenix, Arizona and he was laid to rest in Phoenix.
Besides being involved in law enforcement, Ronnie was also a talented singer and guitar player. He recorded and performed numerous songs, but the one that stood out was "Queen of Hearts," written by his sister Ina and sung by Ronnie himself. This song reached the top of the charts on Kriz and Krux radio in Phoenix, Arizona during its peak. To honor his memory and cherish his music, the family now has an album, cassette tape, and CD titled "Remember Ronnie Adair." Ronnie Adair will forever be remembered. You can hear "Queen of Hearts" at the 0.50 point mark on the following website https://app.box.com/s/y7h3au59v0jrxh6kyat8qwcjohjmxzn0
Below is a listing of the songs on the "Remember Ronnie Adair" album:
Side One
-2:05 Queen of Hearts (https://app.box.com/s/y7h3au59v0jrxh6kyat8qwcjohjmxzn0) (Played at the .50 point)
-2:20 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
-2:46 You'll Be Sorry
-1:59 All I Want From You
-2:20 Pretty Little Steady Little Girl
-2:56 The End
Side Two
-2:14 I Have My Own
-2:26 I Won't Hurt Anymore
-2:52 You've Let A Fortune Go
-1:51 I Had It Made For Awhile
-2:30 Blue Room
-2:56 The End
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