“Tag: obituary”

James F. "Mace" Thompson, founder of Lyman Products, passed away on April 3 after a long battle with cancer.

Frank DeSomma, founder of Patriot Ordnance Factory, passed away on June 18, 2020 from injuries sustained in a car accident.

A memorial service for Janelle Cooper—co-founder of Gunsite Academy who died on July 28 at her home at Paulden, Ariz.—will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Prescott, Ariz.

Norris Terence “Terry” Turnbull, father of Doug Turnbull of Turnbull Restoration Co., Inc., passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 84 on Jan. 20, 2019, in Rochester, N.Y.

The interment ceremony for R. Lee Ermey—Marine, prolific star of film and television, and NRA Director for six years—was held Jan. 18, 2019, at Arlington National Cemetery’s recently opened Section 82

Sturm, Ruger & Co. is mourning the passing of William B. Ruger Jr., former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Ruger.

The NRA Board of Directors lost one of its beloved members on Sunday, April 15, 2018 when R. Lee Ermey of Palmdale, Calif., passed away from complications of pneumonia at the age of 74.

The author reflects on the life of his mentor, boss, confidant and friend.

NRA has lost one of its great communicators with the sudden passing of James O. E. Norell.