Ronald "Ron" Kirby
<p>Ronald "Ron" Kirby, 79, of New Canton, IL, passed away at 10:00 PM, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Country View Nursing Home in Bowling Green, MO.</p><p><br></p><p>Private family services are being planned for a later date.</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO.</p><p><br></p><p>Ron was born February 24, 1944, in Belle City, MO to Wilburn Kirby and Ruby Ethel Rhodes Kirby.</p><p><br></p><p>He was first married to Judith Ray Irwin. She preceded him in death. He later married Carolyn Butler. She preceded him in death.</p><p><br></p><p>Survivors include his three children, Julie Mason of Barry, IL, Jody Rennecker of Bowling Green, MO, and Rachel Scranton (Daniel) of Lebanon, IN; two brothers, Dean Kirby of Rockport, IL and Don Kirby of Rockport, IL; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.</p><p><br></p><p>Ron was preceded in death by his parents; and two stepsons, Ron Crossman and Rob Crossman.</p><p><br></p><p>Professionally, Ron worked as an over the road truck driver and later as a machine operator at Gardner Denver until his retirement.</p><p><br></p><p>Ron loved gardening, being outdoors fishing, barbecuing, and beef jerky. A talented pool player, Ron spent many years playing in a pool league. Above all, Ron cherished his time spent with his loved ones.</p>Obituary
Ronald "Ron" Kirby, 79, of New Canton, IL, passed away at 10:00 PM, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Country View Nursing Home in Bowling Green, MO.
Private family services are being planned for a later date.
Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO.
Ron was born February 24, 1944, in Belle City, MO to Wilburn Kirby and Ruby Ethel Rhodes Kirby.
He was first married to Judith Ray Irwin. She preceded him in death. He later married Carolyn Butler. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include his three children, Julie Mason of Barry, IL, Jody Rennecker of Bowling Green, MO, and Rachel Scranton (Daniel) of Lebanon, IN; two brothers, Dean Kirby of Rockport, IL and Don Kirby of Rockport, IL; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; and two stepsons, Ron Crossman and Rob Crossman.
Professionally, Ron worked as an over the road truck driver and later as a machine operator at Gardner Denver until his retirement.
Ron loved gardening, being outdoors fishing, barbecuing, and beef jerky. A talented pool player, Ron spent many years playing in a pool league. Above all, Ron cherished his time spent with his loved ones.
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