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Ronald Barnhill Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Ronald D. Barnhill, 71, of East Peoria, Ill., passed away at 10:01 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria.
Ronald was born Sept. 8, 1942, in Ballard County, Ky., to Virley and Applileen (Rollins) Barnhill.
He graduated from East Peoria Community High School.
Ronald married Jeannie Ruth King on April 20, 1962, in East Peoria. She preceded him in death.
He is survived by children, Rod (Dona) Barnhill of Troy, Mo., Rick (Julie) Barnhill of Galesburg, Ill., Trisha (Mark) Lowman of Nauvoo, Ill., Tammie (Jeremy) Stedman of Tremont, Ill.; brother, Bobby (Carolyn) Barnhill of East Peoria, Ill.; sister, Joan (Larry) Cunningham of Blairsville, Ga.; sister-in-law, Gloria Barnhill of East Peoria, Ill.; grandchildren, Brett and Corey (Emily) Barnhill, Kristen (Andy) Draughan, Ricky (Brittani) Barnhill, Patrick Barnhill, Luke and Jacob Lowman, and Logan and Chase Stedman; and several nieces and nephews.
He also was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Clifford Barnhill.
Ronald worked for Caterpillar Inc. as a welder for more than 30 years and retired in 2004.
He was a member of the McArthur Drive Baptist Church.
He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
He loved to play music. He also enjoyed traveling, watching Western movies, hunting and fishing. He cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Services for Ronald will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at McArthur Drive Baptist Church in North Pekin. Pastor Bobby Barnhill will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday at church. Burial will be held in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Warren Achievement Center in Monmouth, Ill.
Online condolences may be left at www.Remmertfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Barnhill
Elmridge Baptist Church
August 7, 2014
We will miss you and We love you!
Ben Burkemper
August 5, 2014
My deepest sympathies go out to Rod and all of the Barnhill family at this time. May the peace and comfort of God be with you.
Neal Smith
August 2, 2014
So sorry to hear about Ron's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will always be special to me. Growing up he treated me like part of the family and that meant so much to me. We had some great conversations over the past few years and I will truly miss him.
Hazek Wurth
August 2, 2014
Brother first, friend second. You will truly be missed. I know you are happy now with your Creator and your precious Jeannie. Can see your sweet smile and hear you singing those great gospel songs. Love you forever! ~Hazel~
Rocky Holcomb
August 1, 2014
We are so very sorry for your families loss, but know that Ron is now rejoicing in his heavenly home! He was such a blessing to me & such a great mentor. I had so much fun playing ball with Ron & have many many great memories! He will be greatly missed by his family & friends! Your family is in our prayers.
Love, Rocky & Vicki Holcomb
Martha Fry
August 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Barnhill family at this sad time. I never met Ron, but enjoyed the wonderful stories Rick would tell us about him. He sounded like a very nice man. My Deepest Sympathy....Martha Fry
Pat
August 1, 2014
Tammy,Trisha,Rick,and Rodney,
Your dad touch so many life's and showed the Love of CHRIST, we will keep you all in our prayers.
jeff innis
August 1, 2014
so very sorry to hear of ron's passing . my condolances to all of ron's family . ron & i were pretty close when chris & i were married. again my deepest condolances ..players are with the family........
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