Robert Aitken “Bob” Rushworth (October 9, 1924 – March 18, 1993[1]) was an American United States Air Force major general, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War pilot, mechanical and aeronautical engineer, test pilot and Astronaut. He was...
Read MoreRonald M. Clements
Preferred Name: Ron
Date of Birth: September 11, 1934
Headed West: May 5, 2012
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-6 – Colonel
Hometown: Athens, GA
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Biography
Ron graduated from University of Georgia and proudly served in the United States Air Force until retiring in 1979.
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Ronald Mac Clements (Col USAF, Ret) “Headed West” on May 5, 2012
Col. (Retired) Ronald Mac Clements was born on September 11, 1934. He left this world and went home to the lord on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
Ron was a graduate of the University of Georgia and proudly served in the United States Air Force until his retirement in 1979. After his retirement, Ron opened and operated Lone Cone Outfitters, a hunting and fishing operation in Colorado. Until his health prevented him from returning to his beloved mountains and hunting grounds, in the fall Ron could be found at the “Eagle’s Nest.”
Ron’s wife Ruby Hayes Clements passed in 2017. He is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons, and their families. Ron has 6 and was also blessed to have 5 great-grandchildren. Interment is at Evergreen Memorial Park.
To remember Ron, donations can be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society
source: Athens Banner-Herald http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/onlineathens/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-clements&pid=157502985&fhid=3592
Pilot Information
Units Assigned
- 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron/48th Tactical Fighter Wing
- 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron/3rd Tactical Fighter Wing
- 524th Tactical Fighter Squadron/27th Tactical Fighter Wing
Awards & Decorations
Flight Info
F-100
Military & Civilian Education
Civilian Education:
- University of Georgia
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