Ronnie King

Ronnie King, age 65 of Nashville, formerly of Paris, passed away, Friday, October 31, 2025, at his residence in Nashville. His funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris, conducted by Tony Owen. Named as honorary pallbearers are Jim Daquilla, Wilbur Farmer, Henry Clary, Lewis Clary, Jimmy Stewart, Jimmy Cook, the "usual suspects" breakfast group, and his Currey Road neighbors.
Visitation will be at McEvoy after 10:00 AM on Thursday, until time of service.
Ronnie King was born February 25, 1960, in Paris, TN to the late Morris and Mary Lyn Smyth King.
He was the owner and operator of R & M King Trucking in Nashville. Ronnie was a hard worker and took pride in his work. He truly valued all of his customers.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristi (Paul Hosford) King of Puryear; nephews, Derek (Melina) King of Paris, Joey (Amanda) King of McKenzie; nieces, Brandi (T.K.) Russell and Patsy Russell of Paris; uncle, Bobby (Nancy) King of Russell Springs, KY; cousins, Alicia Pool Hughes and Terry (Shawn) Pool of Mississippi; local cousins, Tracy Kilpatrick, Sherry King Mummert, and Jill Ball. He is also survived locally by two special great nieces, Landrie and Allison King; and by special friends, Jim and Jessie Daquilla. Ronnie also leaves behind numerous other cousins, great nieces, a great nephew, and friends.
Besides his parents, Mr. King is also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard "Dickie" King and Steven "Steve" King; grandparents, C.D. and Loretta Smyth and Lawrence and Pearl King.
Mr. King was a strong Christian man who unashamedly professed his faith in God, love for Jesus Christ, and his unconditional love for family and friends. He was known for his contagious smile and laughter, his kind heart, and positive attitude. He never met a stranger, was always giving and going the extra mile to help others.
Ronnie was an avid music lover and enjoyed all kinds of music. He loved spending time with his family and friends, had an array of hobbies and always had some kind of project going. He truly loved life and his country.
Some of his favorite things included working with his neighbors, spending his afternoons with Derek hanging out in the garage listening to music and grilling, being "Paw Paw" to Aiva and Colton, or working on his Mack truck. He also liked playing on his skid steer, spending time with his daughter, going to concerts, supporting his President and studying the Bible.
Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org or Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, 2200 Children's Way, Nashville, TN 37232.