Mr. Howard Winn Ranson, age 90 died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Riverside Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Ranson was born in Bremo Bluff, VA on July 28, 1923, a son of the late William Howard Ranson and Hazel Ancell Ranson. Mr. Ranson was married to the late Sally Rue Justis Ranson. A veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. Mr. Ranson was of the Episcopal faith and attended Mount Vernon United Methodist Church with his son and family while living in Danville. He was retired from the State of Virginia, Division of Motor Vehicles as a supervisor. Mr. Ranson is survived by two sons; John Justis Ranson and his wife Beth of Danville and William Howard Ranson of Aylett, VA. Also surviving are six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.