It is with great sadness that the children of Ronnie David Smelley announces his passing on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the age of 71 years. Ronnie will be forever loved and remembered by his surviving brother (Kenny), children (Eric, Chelsea, Stacy, and Ryan) and their significant others (Wilma, Kirk, Jason, and Courtney), grandchildren (Gavin, Alexzandria, Stephen, Ethan, Cheyenne, Katarra, Phoenix, and Rosemary), ex-wife (Lynette), and ever faithful four-legged buddy (Jenny the Sheltie), among other extended family.
Ronnie was a gifted storyteller graced with quick wit and a wicked sense of humor. Fond memories of Ronnie sitting at the kitchen table recounting his childhood adventures (and often misadventures) while roaming the forest covered hills of Alabama will forever be ingrained in his children's and grandchildren's hearts.
Ronnie loved to work with his hands whether it be working as a plasterer and general handy man, fixing the family vehicles and bicycles, tinkering around in the shed (which he built), or making models and other small projects. He always enjoyed making something work that seemed irreparable if nothing else than to see the look on someones face in amazement.
During his lifetime, Ronnie also served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
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