December 28, 1954 – September 3, 2022

Ronald Tumlinson Sr., age 67, died Saturday, Sept. 3, at his home in Weaubleau, Mo., with his wife by his side. Ronnie was born Dec. 28, 1954, in Marshall, Mo., to William Tumlinson and Ruth Ann Rader.

He married Kelley Martin on Feb. 14, 1985, in Sedalia, Mo.

Ronnie retired from Coreslab Structures Marshall, MO in 2010. He loved the outdoors, whether hunting, fishing or just riding around on his golf cart. But most of all, he loved his Kansas City Chiefs. If you knew Ronnie there was only one word to describe him, and that was a “FIGHTER”! Whether it was in the boxing ring or battling his health, he fought so hard.

Ronnie also loved his family with all his heart. He leaves behind four children, Ronnie Jr., Lucas (Amber), Karmen (Michael), and Nicole; 11 grandchildren, Kalee (Jacob), Hope (Lynn), Alex, Zack, Ashlyn, Darien, Jacob, Conner, Jenna, Makenzi and Izabella; three great-grandchildren, Onyx, Hudson and Hallie; his sisters Joyce Ann (Tom), Renee and Penny; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and younger brother, Ralph.

For the family, friends and others whose lives Ronnie touched are invited to a Celebration of his Life on Sept. 18, 2022, at The Crappie Hole Restaurant in Hermitage Mo., to reminisce, grieve, and support each other, but most of all to celebrate his life.