Ramon “Sonny” Russel DeGroat, Jr.
Passed: May 12, 2018
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Ramon “Sonny” Russel DeGroat, Jr.
Passed: May 12, 2018
Obituary
Ramon (Sonny) Russell DeGroat Jr., went to rest on May 12, 2018. He was with the love of his life and son in Phoenix, Arizona. Sonny is resting peacefully and pain free now. He was battling cancer when his heart spared him the continued battle. While his family has heavy hearts from this tragic loss we are at peace knowing he is in a better place now.
Sonny was born on January 16, 1959 to his parents Ramon Sr. and Dorothy DeGroat. He grew up in Berthoud, Colorado. Sonny was the third of four children born. Sonny married Laura Jean Miller on November 14, 1981, they were married for 36 years and have three children, Jessy Carney, Rusty and Amber DeGroat (Richardson).
Sonny was a simple man who lived a happy and full life. He had many joys and hobbies over the years but his one and only true passion was his family. He was a kind and loving soul who would give you the shirt off of his back. He never met a stranger and touched every person in a special way.
Sonny loved dirt and spent many years as a heavy equipment operator and then as an owner operator with Diamond Trucking. He was an avid supporter and racer with the Dwarf Cars of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his father Ramon Russell DeGroat Sr., and his little brother Roger William DeGroat. He was survived by his wife Laura Jean DeGroat; sons, Jessy Carney (Amanda), and Rusty Ray DeGroat; daughter, Amber Diann Richardson (Jeffrey); and his five grandchildren, Emily and Evan Richardson, Michael, Abigail and William Carney; his mother, Dorothy E. DeGroat; Aunt, Norma Warren; brother, Danny DeGroat; sister Theresa Meining; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 3, 2018 in Wellington, Colorado, where he will be laid to rest.
8 responses to Ramon “Sonny” Russel DeGroat, Jr.
Amy & Kevin Davis says:
May 17, 2018
Gone to soon, my friend. The best way we can honor your memory, is to try and lead our lives much as you led your own. With Compassion, Respect, Honor & Love…
God Speed #64
Cory and Casie Brown says:
May 17, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Sonny was such a great man and a joy to be around, I know all of us in the Dwarf Car family enjoyed his humor and how he was always there to help. Didn’t seem to matter what was going on, he was always smiling. He will be missed and always remembered.
Amber says:
May 17, 2018
You are the best Dad I could have ever asked for. You will forever be missed. I love you forever and always.
Melissa Mahai says:
May 17, 2018
Laura and family…. I will continue to pray for strength and healing during this time of grief and loss…I remember talking with Sonny and Rusty one day in the pits at CSP… He was very kind and eager to answer any questions I had… And he was smiling from ear to ear…I didn’t know Sonny very well but that day is still a memory for me that will always be there… Please take care and God bless you all.
Kelsey Lee says:
May 18, 2018
To the family of Ramon Russel DeGroat Jr.,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) With sympathy,