Ronald “Ronnie” Ervin Ethridge, age 76 died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Born in Gaston County on September 26, 1944, he was the son of the late Hazel Cole Dagenhart. Ronnie was a shipping supervisor for Burlington Industries for many years. Ronnie is survived by numerous cousins and other extended family including Myra Rowland and husband Bob of Gastonia, whom he loved like a sister; and special friend, Patsy Summitt of Dallas. A private service will be held at a later date. A Simple Service Burial and Cremation is serving the family.