Ronald was born March 5, 1983, in Canton, Ohio, and is the eldest son of Ronald Ponder I and Cecelia (Reed) Ponder. A graduate of GlenOak High School in Canton, and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Ronald had a successful career as a Multimedia Designer.

Ronald loved cars, drifting, and investing in both cryptocurrency and the stock market. He was highly skilled in videography, website design, stock market trading, and cryptocurrency trends. Known for lighting up any room, he impacted many people with just a brief simple conversation. He was full of kindness, love, passion, and vigor.

In addition to his father, Ronald Ponder I, he leaves to mourn his absence his beloved sister Briaunna (Anthony) Antoine, brother Dexter (Caitlyn) Ponder; nieces Rylee, Eryn, and Mackenzie; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Cecelia (Reed) Ponder; brother, Troy Alexander Ponder; grandparents, Charles and Arnetta Reed; and Fred and Mildred Ponder; aunts Cynthia Amos and Frances Boyer; uncles Raymond Cooper, Edward Ponder and Charles Reed; cousins RaLonda Cooper, Michelle Weaver, Mauri Ponder-Peoples, and Carl Reed.

Though Ron will be deeply missed, his love, kindness, and the memories he created will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. His life was a gift to family and friends, and his legacy will continue through the countless lives he touched. May he rest in peace, forever remembered with love, gratitude, and affection.