Ronald “Ronnie” Odell Valentine, 79, passed away on November 30, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Dece,ber 7, 2022, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Sundown Cemetery.
He was born to Ollie Odell and Mamie Nell Valentine on November 11, 1943. Ronnie attended school in Ropesville; later on, he earned his G.E.D
In 1961, Ronnie married his high school sweetheart, Beverly, who passed away in 2001. Together, they had three children: Gene, Don, and Terri Kaye (who passed away in 2018).
He married Peggy in 2002; he treated her sons, daughters-in-law, grandkids, and great-grandkids as his own. Peggy passed away in 2014.
Ronnie was also preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Mamie Nell and his brother Gary.
He is survived by sons Gene (Lori) and Don (Angie), siblings Charlotte (the late Bill), John (Brenda), and Joe (Ramah). In addition, he leaves eight grandchildren: Lyle, Devin, Tori, Rikki, Garrett, McKinzie, Quenton, and Savannah.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests charitable donations to Samaritan’s Purse.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 897-1111
