1936
Ronald
2011
Ronald "Ronny" K. Elliott
June 15, 1936 — September 18, 2011
Ronald Kent “Ronny” Elliott, 75, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Henry County Hospital. He was born June 15, 1936 in Knightstown the son of Freeman and Corrine (Pettit) Elliott.
Ronny had been a lifelong resident of Knightstown and had served on the Knightstown Town Board. He graduated from Knightstown High School in 1954 and married Erma E. McRoberts December 29, 1956. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1991 after 37 years of service.
He was a member of the Knightstown Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon and was a former member of the Eagles Lodge at New Castle. He enjoyed cutting wood, playing cards, golfing and joking around with his friends and family. He also enjoyed bowling and traveling to Chicago for tourneys. Following retirement he restored his 1955 Chevy. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Ronny leaves to cherish his memory five daughters: Cindy (Marvin) Rees of Glenwood, Cynthia (Mike) Gasper of Westport, Rhonda (Anthony) Tompkins of Shirley, Melissa Elliott of Knightstown, and Natalie Elliott of Knightstown; a son: Kevin (Pam) Elliott of Ogden; 13 grandchildren: Brad Elliott of Shirley, Jessica (David) Raynard of Indianapolis, Britney Tompkins of Lewisville, Paul Gasper of Westport, Krista (Randy) Gilbert of Anderson, Katie Tompkins of Greenfield, Corrine Rees of Glenwood, Jake Tompkins of Shirley, Loys Rees of Glenwood, Abby Moles of Knightstown, Cordell Dickerson of New Castle, Solomon Rees of Glenwood and Gavin Elliott of Knightstown; 2 great grandchildren: Sierra Gilbert of Anderson and Waylon Key of Greenfield; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years: Erma E. Elliott on August 21, 2011; a brother: Freeman DeWayne “Dee” Elliott.
Services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Richard Thayer officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4- 8 PM on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Knightstown Christian Church, Henry County Hospice or American Heart Association with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hinsey-brown.com .
Ronny had been a lifelong resident of Knightstown and had served on the Knightstown Town Board. He graduated from Knightstown High School in 1954 and married Erma E. McRoberts December 29, 1956. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1991 after 37 years of service.
He was a member of the Knightstown Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon and was a former member of the Eagles Lodge at New Castle. He enjoyed cutting wood, playing cards, golfing and joking around with his friends and family. He also enjoyed bowling and traveling to Chicago for tourneys. Following retirement he restored his 1955 Chevy. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Ronny leaves to cherish his memory five daughters: Cindy (Marvin) Rees of Glenwood, Cynthia (Mike) Gasper of Westport, Rhonda (Anthony) Tompkins of Shirley, Melissa Elliott of Knightstown, and Natalie Elliott of Knightstown; a son: Kevin (Pam) Elliott of Ogden; 13 grandchildren: Brad Elliott of Shirley, Jessica (David) Raynard of Indianapolis, Britney Tompkins of Lewisville, Paul Gasper of Westport, Krista (Randy) Gilbert of Anderson, Katie Tompkins of Greenfield, Corrine Rees of Glenwood, Jake Tompkins of Shirley, Loys Rees of Glenwood, Abby Moles of Knightstown, Cordell Dickerson of New Castle, Solomon Rees of Glenwood and Gavin Elliott of Knightstown; 2 great grandchildren: Sierra Gilbert of Anderson and Waylon Key of Greenfield; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years: Erma E. Elliott on August 21, 2011; a brother: Freeman DeWayne “Dee” Elliott.
Services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Richard Thayer officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4- 8 PM on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Knightstown Christian Church, Henry County Hospice or American Heart Association with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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