Ronald 'Ronnie' Dean McCool's Obituary
Ronald "Ronnie" Dean McCool Sr., 63, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on August 26, 2016, in Fayetteville. Ronnie was born October 23, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to John Alvis and Norma Jean O'Neal McCool. He was preceded in death by both parents, 1 daughter Mandy Kilpatrick, and 1 granddaughter Amanda Wolfe. Ronnie was a member of Mercy and Grace Cathedral in Springdale. He retired from Tyson Foods in 2014 after 18 years as a truck driver. He loved to grill, fish, and go camping and loved to go to football games. Ronnie is survived by his wife Kathy of the home; 2 daughters, Mary McCool and Michelle Hickman and her husband Scott; 3 sons, Ronald McCool, Jr., Jon McCool and his wife Lori, and Jason Kilpatrick and his wife Lori; 3 sisters, Pam McCool, Darla Hale, and Shiela McCool; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and many other friends, family, and loved ones. There will be a private service under the Direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Willard Walker Hospice Home at 325 E Longview St. Fayetteville, AR 72703. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com
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