Ronald Glynn Shire

© Enid News and Eagle

08-2016

Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

© Enid News and Eagle

The funeral service for Ronald Shire, 79, Enid, is 2 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial follows in Memorial Park Cemetery, with arrangements by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends is 5:30-6:30 p.m. this evening, August 19, 2016, at the funeral home.

Ron was born to Ivan and Aileen (Palmer) Shire on March 2, 1937, in Enid, and passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Ron grew up and attended school in Jefferson, graduating from high school in 1955. Ron graduated from Central State College and received a Bachelor Degree in Education in 1960.

Ron joined the U.S. Army in 1960 and was in the 82nd Airborne. He was Honorably Discharged July 1963.

Ron then continued college to get his master's degree in teaching in 1968, earning teaching certificates in history, government, psychology and physical education.

Ron coached basketball for a total of 32 years at Newcastle, Ardmore, Crooked Oak, Wellston, Mannford and Medford public schools. Ron was awarded District Teacher of the Year, Conference Coach of the Year and Daily Oklahoman Little City Coach of the Year. Upon retirement from teaching, Ron became a real estate and investment agent.

Ron is survived by his brothers, Fred Shire, of Jefferson; Marvin Shire, of Hennessey; Gail Shire, of Wichita, Kan.; his sisters, Shirley Snipes, of Oklahoma City; Beverly Taylor, of San Diego, Calif.;, Karen Frederick, of Ft. Worth, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, brother Joe (Sonny), and a brother Loren

Memorials may be made to youth sports organization, or to the donor's choice, with Anderson-Burris Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be made online at www.andersonburris.com.

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