Ronnie Dale Killman, 68, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie was born on Saturday, November 3, 1956, in Monett, Missouri to the union of the late Stephen and Evelyn (Colwell) Killman. On September 7, 1973, Ronnie married the love of his life, Joan Lee and together they shared fifty-one years of wonderful memories.  After forty years in the maintenance department, he retired from Carthage Underground, Americold. He was a very loyal and dedicated employee. Ronnie was a member of Life Church of Carthage, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with his grandchildren as well as visiting with family and friends. He will sorely be missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Victor Killman, Dwayne Killman and Evonna Killman.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Joan Killman; children, Saundra Wallace and husband, Keith, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Ronnie Dale Killman, Jr. and wife, Laura, of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren, Samantha Clayton and husband, Shawne, Alexis Wallace, Lucas Wallace and wife, Emma, Logan Killman and wife Destiny, Zack Killman and Charleigh Killman; five great-grandchildren; siblings Leonard Killman and wife, Kathy, Terry Killman and wife, Michelle and Steven Killman; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Graveside services for Ronnie are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Reeds Cemetery in Reeds, Missouri, with Jay Hayes officiating. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Zack Killman, Logan Killman, Keith Wallace, Shawne Clayton, Mark Greene and Justin Garrison. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Life Church of Carthage in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.