Ronnie was born November 27, 1957 in Tulsa, OK. Ronnie graduated from South Side High School in 1976. He was a long time member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church, where he met the Lord. He found great joy in his family, fishing and camping. He was a simple, kind, strong, miracle man who lived out his faith.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his dad Fred Wilbanks and his sister, Rhonda Gurnsey.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janet; daughter, Leslie Ford (Jon); son, Judd (Jeni). He was a proud Pappy to four (4) grandsons, Andrew, Luke and Canaan Ellis and Crews Wilbanks; two (2) granddaughters, Parker and Payton Ford.
He is also survived by his mother, Earlene; 1 brother Randy, 1 sister Mona McNatt (Glenn), all of Jackson, TN.
Ronnie is loved and remembered by his loving mother in law, Patty Manhein, multiple brother and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends.
A visitation with friends and loved ones for Ronnie will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 11-2 at Liberty Grove Baptist Church. The Funeral will follow with the burial at Liberty Grove Cemetery.
