Ronald (Ronnie) Joseph Lankford, 68, of Perryville, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, in Perryville.
He was born July 29, 1956, in Perryville to Virgil and Bernetta (Hennemann) Lankford.
Ronnie served in the US Air Force and retired from Gilster Mary Lee. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and The Sportsman Club. Ronnie enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He especially loved spending time with his four daughters, grandchildren, family and friends. Ronnie enjoyed country road cruising, and for all that knew him, he was referred to as "an unofficially underpaid county road inspector."
Survivors include four daughters: Krystal (Chris) Favier, Jackie (Andrew) Williamson, Samantha Buerck, and Danielle (Jesse Salas) Lankford; a sister, Cynthia (Toby) Lynn; a brother, Alan (Janie) Lankford; nine grandchildren- Blake, Macey, Morgan, Madison, Nolan, Sawyer, Addalyn, Drextyn, Ashur, and two great-grandchildren on the way.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given for Family Use.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
