Ronnie A. Reaves, 67, Bolivar, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Oct. 30, 2016, after a long battle with the big bad C. He was born July 29, 1949, in Warsaw, the son of Leo and Ila (Kirby) Reaves.
Ronnie proudly served our country multiple tours in the Vietnam War. He was a firm believer in our Savior Jesus Christ. Ronnie was known for his talkative nature and his caring heart. He was a kind man that would give you his time and would always help someone in need. He was a man who truly had something for everyone.
He loved to acquire anything unique. He loved to barter even more. Ronnie had an impressive undying love for his family and friends. He left a mark on everyone he met and he will truly be missed by all.
Preceding Ronnie in death were Dad Leo, Mom Ila, brothers – Charles “Bub” McGinnis, Junior McGinnis, Lonnie “Geno” Reaves and Roy Berkenbile; sisters, Debra Berkenbile and Linda Hontz; uncle, Doug Reaves; granddaughter, Taron Luetjen; and great-granddaughter, Sophia Houk.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie “Rose” Goff of the home; sister, Charlotte Perry, Warsaw; brothers, Teddy Reaves of Sedalia and Roger McGinnis of Versailles; three daughters – Rhonda Clark and husband, Eddie – Columbia, Debra Kost and husband, Kevin – Bolivar and Cristal Dingledine – Bolivar; three step-children – Robert Goff and wife, Annessa – Maryville, John Goff – Chillicothe and Chantel Small and husband, Andy – Bolivar; 16 grandkids – Tre Ray, Terrika Miller, Elizabeth and Lacrista Todd, Faith Dingledine, Linda and Ronnie Kost, J.R. and Jewely Stevens, Andrew Small, John, Nicholas and Summer Goff, Jasmine Quick, Elijah Steward, Rhylie Stallsmith and Olivia on the way; and one great-granddaughter, Izzabellah Houk.
Services were held Friday, Nov. 4, in the First Assembly of God in Bolivar. Carl Closser officiated. Burial followed in Concord Cemetery near Fristoe under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were John Goff, Robert Goff, J.R. Stevens, Andy Small, Nathan Kearney and Kevin Kost. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Small, John Goff III and Ronnie Kost.
Memorial donations may be made to help the family with expenses and left at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.
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