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BARNWELL - Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Kelly, 67, of Barnwell, S.C. passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Folk Funeral Home in Williston, S.C. from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock a.m. on Thursday October 16, 2025 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel of Williston, S.C. with the Reverends Dale Hutto and Robert Altman officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens located at 2648 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Graniteville, S.C. 29829.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association (www.lung.org).
He was the son of the late Charles Kenneth Kelly Sr. and Catherine Jeanette Kelly. He is survived by the following: his wife, Sheila Kelly; daughters: Jessica (Daron) Owens and Michelle Kelly, both of Barnwell, S.C.; granddaughters: Madison “Scooterbug” (Kodee) Zissett, Allison “Bootie” Owens and Alexis “Tuti” Smith, all of Barnwell, S.C.; sisters: Sandra (Paul) Binotto of Augusta WV; Teresa Diane (Daniel) Cooper of Lovettsville, VA; Sherry (Jeff) Holley of Williston, S.C.; Kimberly (Romulo) Quezada of Martinsburg, WV; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Kelly of Ranson, WV and Debbie Gioiosa of Barnwell, S.C.; a brother-in-law: Jack “Buddy” Robinson Jr. of Aiken, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews in SC and WV.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles K. Kelly Sr.; his mother-in-law: Connie Whetzel and father-in-law: Jack Robinson Sr.; his brother-in-law, Joe Gioiosa; and brother-in-law/beloved friend, Gary Hutson.
Ronnie was a supervisor at Dixie Narco for 28 years. Ronnie began being nicknamed "The Mayor" of Meadowbrook and gradually advanced to become known as "The Sheriff.” He had a passion to take care of everyone and anyone who needed yardwork or odd jobs done. He always had a way of making you laugh either by telling a story or joke. You would always see him riding his golf cart with his granddaughters.
Ronnie loved his family, all his Meadowbrook neighbors, and his Hardee’s Breakfast Crew dearly. He loved going to the horse and dog races. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, win or lose. Ronnie was always willing to help others even as he fought his battle. He never wanted you to know he was feeling bad. He fought his medical battles for the last 15 years and has been an inspiration to us all throughout every battle he faced.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
