Bartow - Ronald Tracey, age 77, passed away on December 21, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on April 18, 1947, in Attleboro, MA. He was the Campus President for East Coast Polytechnic Institute. He enjoyed antiquing, playing cards/board games, spending time with family & a good cigar. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn L. Tracey and parents John & Otilla Tracey. He is survived by his three daughters Christine Larson & husband David of Lakeland, Jill-Ellen Fisher & husband Steve of Edmonds, WA and Jacquelyn "Jackie" Tracey of New Orleans and brothers John Tracey of Sarasota, Gary Tracey of North Scituate, RI and Patrick Tracey (Noreen) of Warwick, RI. Interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com