Ronnie Neal Greenwood, 75, of Benton, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Benton Rehab and Healthcare Center surrounded by family. Ronnie was born, at home, in Mulkeytown, Illinois to Henry and Edith (Bauman) Greenwood on October 31, 1940. Ronnie married Alice Wiggs on June 4, 1960, she survives.
Ronnie was very involved with his family and enjoyed fishing and farming. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, local 702 and the Akin Missionary Baptist Church. Ronnie was a resident at both Mt Vernon Health Care and Benton Rehab and Healthcare Center over the last four years. Both facilities were family to he and his loved ones; they were very supportive and were wonderful throughout his stay.
Ronnie leaves behind his wife, Alice Greenwood, one daughter, Robyn Snow (Mark) and son-in-law, Steven Sniderwin, all of Benton. Two sisters, Phyllis Payne of West Frankfort an Judy Huggins (Wayne) of Marissa and a brother, Lennoth Greenwood (Harriet) of Anabel, Missouri. Ronnie had four grandchildren, Mary Beth Sniderwin of Marion, Andrew Sniderwin (Heidi) of Thompsonville, Matthew Snow (Kirsten) of St. Louis, Missouri and Andrea Snow (Dustin) of Carbondale and four great-grandchildren, Griffin, Caroline, Holland and Harper. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Cindy Sniderwin.
Per Ronnie’s request, graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, Illinois, with Rev. Alan Newman and Rev. Howard Johnson officiating. Friends should go directly to the cemetery for the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Akin Missionary Baptist Church or a charity of your preference; sympathy cards may also be mailed to Mrs. Greenwood’s residence.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Ronnie, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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