Dr. Ronald H. Honeycutt of Clinton passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones at his side.
Born on April 1, 1949, in Sampson County, Dr. Honeycutt was the son of the late Jeff Lee and Mildred Pope Honeycutt. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1971 and then from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 1975. Upon graduation, he returned to Clinton, where he practiced dentistry for nearly five decades, with unwavering commitment to his patients. Dr. Honeycutt was a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and served on the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners for five years, serving as president from 1996-1997.
He was an avid golfer, a voracious reader, a history enthusiast, a lifelong learner, and a man of deep faith. A local historian in his own right, he could entertain listeners with colorful accounts of local Clinton history at the prompt of, "Tell me a story, Dr. Honeycutt." He was an intellect and an artist, with a zest for life. He had a knack for making every day — big moments and small — a celebration.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Honeycutt is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Autry Honeycutt, of the home; his sons, Ronald H. Honeycutt Jr. of Massachusetts and Jeffrey Zeke Woodside Honeycutt (Mary Kathryn) of Alexandria, Virginia; his daughter, Virginia Anna Honeycutt of Massachusetts and his grandson, Edward (Teddy) Ezekiel Honeycutt of Alexandria, Virginia.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection of Dr. Honeycutt will be held on Thursday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church with Reverend Katherine Rives officiating. Immediately following the service, the family will receive friends in the MacQueen Building Fellowship Hall.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.
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Donovan Mack Woodside Jr.
June 23, 2025
God bless entire family.
Sharon & John Roberts
May 29, 2025
So very sorry to hear this. Dr. Honeycutt was a Southern gentleman who always had a smile and a kind word. He will be missed
Gloria Jackson
May 28, 2025
So sorry to hear this. He was my most favorite dentist and the dentist is my least favorite place to go. He made each visit as comfortable as possible and did a great job on my teeth. I have missed him since he retired, but he surely deserved the time with his family. Sending my sincere condolences and prayers for the family.
Don Westbrook
May 26, 2025
Ron was a colleague and friend for over 40 years. We were members of the same dental study club. There were no bounds to Ron´s generosity and willingness to help others. He was a great dentist and an even better friend. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family.
Dr. Don Westbrook
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