Chesapeake.…..Ronald "Ron" Leanord Biafore, age 76 of Chesapeake died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born August 25, 1942 in Clarksburg, West Virginia he was a son of the late Perry Westfall and Mary Biafore Drain. He was predeceased by one sister, Carol Schroeder. Mr. Biafore was a member of Bowers Hill Baptist Church and was retired crane operator and mechanic for Kitchen Equipment. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 147 for over 50 years and a member of Great Bridge Masonic Lodge #257. Ron enjoyed gardening and helping others with mechanical problems.

He is survived by one daughter, Natalie Biafore-Sheffer and husband, Brian of Nathalie; one son, Tony Biafore of Chesapeake; one sister, Anita Randolph and husband, Joel of Mt. Clare, WV; two granddaughters, Brianna Sheffer and Samantha Sheffer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at a later date.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .