Ronald Edward McCready,Sr., 62, of Nappanee, IN formerly of Lusby, MD passed away on March 20, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late Hilda Virginia Sadler and James Edward McCready. He married his beloved wife Hazel Gene McCready on September 20, 1970 in Orange Co., CA and she preceded him in death on June 6, 2007. Ronald graduated from Calvert High School in 1968 and went on to serve in the US Navy during Vietnam and retired in 1985 after 15 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #154 in Nappanee, IN and enjoyed being around Jim and all his best friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother, John Myrick. Ronald is survived by his children, Ronald E. McCready, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Virginia Beach, VA, John McCready, Sr. and wife Lorraine of Stafford, VA, Rik Schneider and wife Stacy of San Jose, CA, and Jim Schneider and wife Kristina of Raleigh, NC; sisters, Jacquie Brooks of Ozark, AR and Terrie Lownds of Willcox, AZ; 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Arlen Blaylock, Johnny McCready, Lon Crout, Ray “Flexy” Smith, Donnie McCready, and Robbie McCready. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 1:30 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 with Rev. Ruth Dixon officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul United Methodist Cemetery, Lusby, MD. The family request that in lieu of flowers to make contributions in memory of Ronald to Roudebush VA Medical Center,Voluntary Service (135), General Post Fund (7288), 1481 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 (make payable Indianapolis VAMC and indicate General Post Fund 7288).