Ronald Faye McCartney JR

Ronald Faye McCartney JR obituary

Ronald Faye McCartney JR

Ronald McCartney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Service - Vinita on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Ronald Faye McCartney, Jr. 57-year-old Vinita resident, passed away on Saturday evening, August 23, 2025, at the Saint Francis Vinita Hospital. Ronald was born on July 28, 1968, in Tulsa to Ronald Faye McCartney, Sr. and Esther Colleen (Bonner) McCartney-Chambers. Ronald was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa in 1986, and continued his education at community college. He worked in a machine shop as a material handler and welder. Ronald enjoyed video gaming, computers, and reading books.

He was preceded in death by his mother Esther Colleen Chambers in 2023.

His local family members include his step-father Gene Chambers, two sisters, Sherry McCartney and Alta Nellen and husband Frank all of Vinita, numerous other relatives and friends as well.

Private services will be held. Online condolences may be made at www.highsmithfh.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in care of the Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Services of Vinita. "Vinita's only locally family owned and operated funeral home."

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