RONALD DEAN WHITE

Ronald Dean White, a lifelong resident of Willow Springs, passed away early Monday morning, March 14, 2022, while at Willow Care Nursing Home. He was born February 17, 1938, in Willow Springs to Lloyd and Eva (Stovall) White and was 84 years old.

Ron attended Willow Springs High School, graduating with the Class of 1955. He married Sharon Ayers in 1957. Ron was a long-standing member of the Willow Springs business community. Owning and operating the Willow Springs Milling Co., the Ford Dealer ship in 1968 and starting his own manufacturing company in 1983, Ron White Industries, Inc. that is still a vital asset to his beloved community. Ron had many passions that included, flying, collecting guns & antiques, and anything about local historical interest. He was a licensed pilot and loved photography and woodworking. He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends, and the community.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd & Eva White.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; his son, Michael White and wife, Kay of Willow Springs; his daughter, Rhonda Hulland and husband, Ron of Box Elder, SD; brothers, Deon White and wife Linda of Rogersville, MO; Tom White and wife Phyllis of Willow Springs, MO; sister, Vera Nall of Neosho, MO; five grandchildren: Jacob Whittington, Seth Whittington, Brandon Whittington, Jennifer Martin, and Eric White, 14 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, beloved family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Willow Springs Scholarship Club, and they may be left at the funeral home.

A visitation for Ron will be held on Monday, March 21 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Willow Funeral Home, LLC., with the funeral immediately following at 11:00 with Pastor David Lovan officiating. Interment will follow at the Willow Springs City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC. Online condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com