Ronald Ellis "Ronnie" Gray, of Dixon, was born on April 10, 1962, in Waynesville, a son of Harry Ellis and Wanda Sue (Campbell) Gray and departed this life on Sunday, December 27, 2015, near Dixon on Creek Road. Ronnie had attained the age of 53 years, 8 months and 17 days. Ronnie was a United States Army veteran having served active duty from November of 1983 until November 1985 and then served may years with the United States Army Reserves, retiring in 2008.He had accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and followed his Lord in baptism on April 23, 1995 and at the time of his passing was a member of the First Christian Church of Dixon. Ronnie was employed at the Fort Leonard Wood Hospital in supply and maintenance. He enjoyed cars, boats, anything with a motor and was known for being a great story teller. Those left to mourn the passing of Ronnie include: one son, Aaron Michael Gray, Owensville; his parents, Harry and Wanda Gray, Dixon; four brothers, John Gray, Dixon; Donnie Gray and his wife, Sheri, Aviano, Italy; John Michael McGovern and his wife, Beverly and Jared Jenkins and his wife, Rebecca, all of Windsor; a sister, Tammy Hurst, Eldon; uncles; aunts; nephews; nieces; and many other relatives and friends. Ronnie was preceded in death by one sister, Karen Sue Gray on April 24, 1961 and his companion, Sandy Tilley on December 27, 2015.
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Leave a tributeThe last words he said to me as he was going home from a great Christmas celebration was "I love you mom" and I said to him "I'll see you soon, son"
Love always mom
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living
my baby you'll be
Love mom and dad
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Appreciation
Ronnie loved people in his hometown of Dixon, he spearheaded many activities and projects in Dixon. He was always there to help everyone no matter who you were. He was loved back by people which was evident at his service. People traveled for miles to come pay their respects. He was diligent at work and always tried to leave things better than it was whatever and where ever he worked at. This incident took all people that knew him by such surprise he left many to meet again someday.