Smith, Ronnie Jay

Passed: 2013-03-23

Age: 59

Source: Charleston Gazette

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2013-03-25

Information: Ronnie Jay Smith, 59, of Sandyville, passed away March 23, 2013 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.  He was born February 22, 1954 in Charleston to the late Norman E. Smith and Flossie Gladys Wolfenbarger Smith.  He retired as a Ravenswood police officer with 30 years of service.  He and his wife, Debbie, rode Goldwing motorcycles with Freedom Riders Goldwing Club. He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers.  His loves were family, especially his granddaughters, whom he affectionately called ""Mousey Mousey"" and ""Monkey Monkey"", and the Ravenswood Police Department.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie Sheaves Smith of Sandyville; daughters, Crystal Wilson and husband Brian of Sandyville and Amanda Smith of Ravenswood; granddaughters, Hannah Hinzman and Kasidy Wilson; sister, Barbara Hardesty of Sandyville; brothers, James A. Smith and wife Sharon of Sandyville, twin brother, Donnie R. Smith and wife Debbie of Sandyville, and Doyle Smith and wife, Margaret of Sandyville; and 12 nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Smith.  Service will be held at 1 pm Wednesday, March 27, at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with the Rev. Brett Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery.  Friends may visit the family from 3 to 9 pm Tuesday, March 26, at the funeral home.  Condolences may be expressed to the family by email at roush94@yahoo.com. or on our website at www.roushfuneralhome.com.