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Graveside Ceremony: 1 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Russell Cemetery in Wayne County
Ronald "Ron" E. King, age 77, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.
He was born July 6, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Charles E. King Jr. and Marjorie I. (Palmer) King. He married Mary Farmer in a wedding ceremony at her home in Flora, officiated by her grandfather on November 29, 1963.
Ron was a 30-year employee of World Color Press in Effingham where he was head pressman. He was a dedicated member of First Southern Baptist Church of Flora where he served as deacon and volunteered to help wherever possible, especially with the upkeep of the grounds. He enjoyed the outdoors, deer hunting, and the companionship of his dogs, especially a beagle and lab. Ron was a caring father, grandfather, and husband, and he and Mary were often seen together on their daily drives to the country. “The world needs more people like Ron King,” was a simple and sincere sentiment shared by a special family friend that will really resonate with everyone who knew him.
Ron is survived by his wife of 57 years: Mary King of Flora; 2 daughters: Karla King of Flora and Angie Ellerbeck of O’Fallon; a grandson: Luke Ellerbeck of O’Fallon; 2 brothers: Herb (Kay) King of Carlyle and Kenneth (Judy) King of Salem; 2 sisters-in-law: Connie King of Riverton and Grace Miller of Muncie, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law: Mark Ellerbeck; a brother: Charles Edward King III; mother-and-father-in-law: Bill and Genell Farmer; and a brother-in-law: Richard “Dick” Farmer.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Russell Cemetery in Wayne County with Bill Thompson officiating. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.
Memorial donations are the preferred form of remembrance gift, and these may be given to either First Southern Baptist Church of Flora or Cornerstone Farms, 1711 State Route 4, St. Jacob, IL 62281. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit: www.frankandbright.com
Directions to Russell Cemetery available on Google Maps:
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Mary so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Ron and Mary and Karla and Angie provided me a 'second home' first when I was in elementary school at Seminary School and then later on in High School. I am forever grateful for their kindness and good natured acceptance. I ate SO much of their food and I was over-the-top competitive in all the board games we played, but they took it all in stride and I always felt safe and loved in their home. I would just drop by with no notice and never once was I not welcome. The world needs more people like the Kings.
We are so sorry you have lost Ron. He was a wonderful man of God. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.❤🙏
So very sorry Mary and girls!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
So very sorry. God bless
Mary and family, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. So sad. Please know our prayers of comfort are with you at this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, Prayers for you and your family.
Mary and girls, I am heart broken for you. My deepest sympathy and prayers are sent to you.
So sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. We will miss the fun we had at the Mexican restaurant on Sundays. The community has lost a godly man that will missed by many! Prayers for you Mary and girls
So sorry for your loss
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. How I always enjoy meeting you both on the gravel road when you go out to check on your chickens. You will always be our “country” neighbors.
Praying that the Lord will give you peace and comfort during this time of grief. Ron was a wonderful, kind man and I know he will be missed.
It is so hard to give up our loved ones. On the good side remembering the times we were togather making ice cream. Good ole days in school. Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and famileys in the sorrow. Love always your friend Lorna (Reed) Norton
Mary, Angie and Carla, I am so sorry for your loss. Ron was such a good and kind man. My heart breaks for Luke, too. We will miss seeing Ron driving to the farm daily always waving or honking his horn when passing by our house. He will be missed. Prayers for your family.
My remembrance of Ron was that he was a kind and caring man. Ruthie and I extend our deepest condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family as only he can.
Mary and girls, Tom and I were saddened to hear of Ron's passing. He was a good man with a good heart. Prayers for strength, peace and comfort.
Mary and family we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Prayers for peace and comfort for all. Ron was a dear sweet person who loved His God and family and friends. Know he will be missed but for only a while. We can glory in the promise of reuniting in paradise one day.
So sorry for your loss. He was a true gentleman.
I could never ask for a better friend & neighbor while living at the farm. Ron & Mary were always there to help out or have a good conversation. You will sure be missed Ron, thank you for being such a wonderful friend to me over the years and genuinely caring. My heart goes out to all of you, prayers for strength. Love you
Sympathy and prayers for the family at this very difficult time!
Ron and I were friends for 70 years. I will truly miss him. I'm so sorry for his family's loss. Ron will never be forgotten.
Mary, I am sorry to hear that Ron passed away. Prayers for you.
Mary and girls, Still can't believe Ron is gone. We really enjoyed getting to know him better in the past few years even though I've known him probably 60 years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary and girls...keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.
Mary, Angie, and Karla. I am so very sorry to hear Ron has passed. Please accept my sincere condolences. I remember when I was trying to clean up Aunt Carolyn’s yard and he came over to help. Then Bernie. Came over. I thought “this was a little more work than I wanted to do”. But I was very grateful for their help, and for Ron. rating all the stuff away. We do need more Ron Kings and he will be missed. May God’s love comfort you and bring you peace.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for all the family.
Mary, We are heartbroken to hear of Ron’s passing. We will never forget him for his kindness and caring. Prayers for you and your family.
Mary: I am so very sorry for your loss—you can judge a man by what others say about him, as you can tell here, Ron lived a life worth living. I remember meeting him on the road to work and our visits at your home. Praying for you, Karla, and Angie.
Mary and Family: We’re so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. He was such a good and kind man. Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls now and in the days ahead. May you receive the comfort only God can give. RIP Ron❣️
Our prayers are with you.
We are so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. The family is in our prayers.
Very sorry to learn of Ron’s passing, He worked with Mike at World Color Press. Prayers are sent to the entire family. Ron was a wonderful fellow. Sincerely Marcia Harmon
Ron was a kind man who always had a smile. My heart and prayers go out to Mary and the family for their loss.
So very sorry Mary to hear of Ron passing, our prayers are with you, I know you two were so close, ,love you Mary
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Praying for comfort and peace for the family.
Our deepest sympathy to each of the family members. Prayers for comfort and strength at this difficult time. What a kind man he was.
So sorry for your loss, Mary!
Our deepest sympathy to each of the family members. Prayers for comfort and strength at this difficult time. What a kind man he was.
Sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength.
I was a worker at Pizza Hut for several years Ron and Mary were one of my favorite tables that would come in always lite up the room ♥️ my sincerest condolences for this loss I will be praying for Mary and family he was such a kind man
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ron. I truly enjoyed every encounter I had with him. Mary, Karla, Angie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will definitely be missed. “The world needs more people like Ron King" God Bless
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Ron's passing. We will miss our fun visits. Our thoughts, prayers and love to you Mary and the family.
so sorry for your loss
so sorry he was a good man
I am so very saddened to hear if Ron's passing. He was a wonderful man with a huge heart. Ron and Mary were my neighbors when my children were very young. They treated them as if they were their grandchildren. God bless.
Mary, Karla & Angie - I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Sorry to hear Mary and girls the death of Ronnie. I always looked forward seeing you when I would come to Flora out at Julians. Ronnie will be missed. Will keep you and your family in my prayers Mary. It was great having you for a classmate
Hello friends Mary and family. We all are so sorry to hear about our good friend, Ron. It was a privilege and honor to have known him, and all of your family. You have my sincere sympathy and friendship. With love and prayers, Dave Lewis
May has soul rest in peace in the glory of God almighty and may you all find comfort in the difficult times.
Kathy I just saw this & wanted to tell you how terribly sorry I am Ron was a good man & will be missed greatly. in the Floa area
So sorry for your loss of your father Karla! Prayers for you and your family!
So sorry Mary and girls- I just heard the news from my Dad. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Mary and Karla, I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings to your family during this most difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss¹. Ron was special.would help you with anything you might need. He always had time to listen to you. GOD took another angel.
So sorry to hear about Ronnie. I didn't really know him, but I have known Mary since the first grade. God Bless Sandy
Ron was a good neighbor. My heart goes out to Mary and all the Family. God Bless you all, during this time of sorrow. Prayers!
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