Alonzo C. Ransome 1945-2022

Mr. Ransome was born Jan. 7, 1945, in Little Rock, Ark., a son of Perry Ransom and Viola Chukes Baylor. Alonzo was a graduate of East High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. He was an Air Force veteran. He had been employed by Conrail as a conductor for more than 35 years.

Alonzo was a member of Victory Christian Center, Coitsville Campus. Golfing, ballroom dancing, cooking and being with his family were his favorite pastimes.

He leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Jada Ransome of Akron, Alonzo Ransome Jr. of Detroit, Mich. and Tiffani Hall of Cleveland; his sister, Sheila Dobbins of Charlotte, N.C.; Tracy Shaw of Youngstown; a favorite niece, Janiene Taylor of Youngstown; Kai-Leigh Guran of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Kiev P. Ransome, Doretha Jones, Monique D. Ransome, Alonzo Ransome III, Amber Ransome, Derek J. Ransome-Fromby, Randy Michaels, Camara Crosby, Emari Ransome, and Maesyn, Cyanne and Simone Clarno; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sonny Ransome, Don Baylor and William Eugene Dobbins; a sister, Jeanette Baylor-Taylor; and a great-grandson, Kairo Goode-Ransom.

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home, with a funeral service at 4 p.m. Guests are asked to wear masks and to practice social distancing.

The family asks that you do not wear black, but just be comfortable. The family prefers plants instead of fresh flowers. Cards and gifts can be sent to the funeral home.

Service of love and dignity entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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