Obituary
LEXINGTON, SC ~ Dr. Richard Ronald (Ron) Lifsey passed away November 16, 2017 at Agape Hospice House in Lexington, SC. He was born in Griffin, GA, a son of the late Tee and Myrt Lifsey. Ron was an officer in the United States Air Force from 1962-1974 and served in the Vietnam War. Ron was a teacher before serving in the military, and after the war ended, he returned to education. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia Teacher’s College; a Master’s in Education from Georgia Southern College; and an Ed. S. in Educational Administration and a Doctorate from the University of Alabama. Ron taught school in Albany, GA and Savannah, GA. He was a principal at High Hills Middle School and at Furman High School in Sumter, SC. He was also a principal at Lancaster High School in Lancaster, SC. After retiring in South Carolina, he worked as a teacher in Monroe, NC and Charlotte, NC. Ron was a Mason, a Red Cross Volunteer, and a member of the Lancaster Lion’s Club.
Ron is survived by his wife of 54 years, Arlene; two sons, Michael H. Lifsey and his wife, Melissa of Chester and Matthew R. Lifsey and his wife, Dea of Columbia; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Lifsey, Matthew Morgan Lifsey and Ransome Carlisle Lifsey; two brothers, Wayne Lifsey and Wendell Lifsey; and several nieces and nephews.
Ron was predeceased by a brother, Jerry Lifsey.
A memorial service for Ron will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 27, 2017 at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home by Rev. Curtis Cameron. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Epworth Children’s Home, 2900 Milwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205 or Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1005 University Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720.
Memorial Service
The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home
Monday November 27th, 2017
11:00am
1800 Charlotte Highway
LANCASTER, SC 29720
Visitation
The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home
Monday November 27th, 2017
2:00pm - 2:00pm
1800 Charlotte Highway
LANCASTER, SC 29720
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So sorry to hear of Dr. Lifsey’s passing. He was an awesome principal at Furman High. A principal that one could model after. He encouraged me to get my masters at Southern Miss which I did. I later received my doctorate in administration following in his footsteps. Have been an administrator for 22 years and have tried to follow his style. To his wife and family I extend my condolences and will pray for you. He was a good man.
Submitted by Burchell Richardson on Dec 17 2017 08:03:12 PM
Ron was my principal at Lancaster High School. Working with Ron was a pleasure because he cared about his students and faculty. I remember a faculty meeting in which Ron walked in with an armload of brooms. He was supposed to sell them for the Lions’
Club but decided he would have a raffle for the faculty. I saw him last at Jomars two years ago. He asked about my sons Richard and Brian. He remembered their names. We will remember him as a kind and gentle man who made a difference.
Pete and Paula Carnes
Submitted by Pete and Paula Carnes on Dec 1 2017 09:06:52 PM
Mrs. Lifsey, Michael, and Matt and families - I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Dr. Lifsey. He was a good man who raised two incredible sons. I know he will be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Stephanie Little Ladeira
San Jose, CA
Submitted by stephanie little ladeira on Nov 27 2017 04:01:37 PM
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we have your family in our prayers. God bless.
Submitted by Mike & Kristi Doyle on Nov 27 2017 02:54:31 PM
Mrs. Cindy Cunningham lit a candle for Dr. Richard Lifsey
Mrs. Cindy Cunningham lit a candle on Nov 21 2017 11:35:58 PM
I wish to add my thoughts and prayers to the family of Dr. Ron Lifsey. I knew "Ronnie" when he was a sophomore at Reinhardt College in Waleska, GA. He was a brilliant student, hard worker, kind, thoughtful, and a dear friend. As I read the beautiful and loving messages written by friends and acquaintances of recent years, I can only affirm that the words of praise denoting his sterling qualities remain faithful to the young man whom I knew in past years. Blessing to his family. Shirley Gaddis Jordan
Submitted by Shirley G. Jordan on Nov 21 2017 05:45:53 PM
While I didn't know Dr Lifsey personally, I would like to commend him for his service to the country and for teaching the future leaders of tomorrow. I do know that he and his wife raised a fine young man in Matt. My thoughts and prayers got out to the family.
Submitted by Ron Joye on Nov 20 2017 05:03:37 PM
I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Lifsey's passing. He was a good man to work for. I'll be out of town and can't make it to the service, but my thoughts and prayers will be with Arlene and the family.
Submitted by Linda Stacks on Nov 19 2017 09:02:31 PM
Rest easy Dr. Lifsey. You will be missed. Great leader at LHS.
Submitted by Terrence Mackey on Nov 19 2017 02:37:51 PM
Jamie Furse lit a candle for Dr. Richard Lifsey
Jamie Furse lit a candle on Nov 19 2017 07:45:46 AM
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