Ronald Ray Hosey, Sr., 71, of Hopewell passed away on January 8, 2013. He was the son of the late Howard V. Sr., and Sadie Holloway Hosey. Mr. Hosey was retired from the United States Army after 20 plus years of service. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Hosey. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January 10, 2013 in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, with full military honors. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home.