FALL RIVER--Ronald Lee Jaynes Sr. age 75, died on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 1, 1940 in Lima OH to Orlo and Thelma (Knittle) Jaynes. Ronald enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1958 and transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve in 1962. He was married to Dorotha Krontz on January 26, 1962 in Lima, OH. Ronald worked for many years as a mechanic for canning companies in Ohio, Wisconsin and Indiana before his retirement. For a brief time, Ron and Dorotha owned and operated Pizza Express in downtown Columbus with the help of their sons and families. Ron was a member of the John C. Brossard VFW Post 2219, Fall River. Ron loved spending time with his family. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his joys. Survivors include his three sons and their families, Terry (Jodi) of Columbus, William (Pam) of Fall River and Ronald Jr. of Portage; six grandchildren, Amber (Christophe) Vrielinck, Joshua (Cassie Schroeder) Jaynes, Daniel (Shauna) Jaynes, Samantha Jaynes, Timothy Jaynes and Jeremy (Brittany Lueptke) Jaynes; six great grandchildren, Lukas, Eli and Eviana Vrielinck, Teagan and Preston Jaynes and Leslie Berndt; two brothers, Richard (Betty) Jaynes and Tommy Jaynes (Ann Christman); one sister, Lois (Pat) Otto; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorotha in 2015. A memorial service was held at 4:00 P.M., with visitation beginning at 2:00 P.M., on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the FALL RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Fall River. Pastor David Byers Dent officiated. The John C. Brossard VFW Post 2219 performed military honors.