Carnation Ace Hardware’s bittersweet goodbye after 56 years

In 1969, Ron Cox’s father purchased Carnation Lumber Supply so he could spend more time with his family.

This year, Cox, who took over the store in 1983, has retired so he can spend more time with family, too.

“I’m just ready to retire,” he said. “I’m 67 and thinking now the business is keeping me from my family, so I want to spend more time with family.”…

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