Ronald B. Root
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Ronald B. Root, 73, of Blackwater, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife Carolyn A. Root of Marshall, Missouri; daughter Carrie Mabrey; son Doug Root; son Adam Root; son Timothy Root; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at Nelson Cemetery in Nelson, Missouri on Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at 11:00 AM.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the University of Missouri’s Palliative Care Program. Donations in honor of Mr. Root may be made payable to MU Family Medicine Department and mailed to MU Family Medicine Department, M228 Medical Sciences Building, Columbia, Missouri 65212. Please write “palliative care” in the memo line so funds are earmarked appropriately.
A brother can be many things, a teacher, a protector, a provider, a comforter, older, younger, and A second father. This brother was all of those things and more. He wiped away my tears, he calmed my fears, he was a best friend. Anyone that knew him knows he was one of the best. He was gentle and kind and would give you his last dollar. If you were cold he would give you his shirt. Not many can measure up to him. I will miss my brother and can’t imagine my life without him. God gained an angel. I love you brother.
Prayers and hugs
Prayers and hugs.
Love y’all and I’m really sorry for your loss. I know Ronnie was very special to my mom. Y’all will be in our thoughts and prayers down here.
Prayers for this family.
Larry & Phyllis
I looked up to you uncle….you were good as “gold” , love always, your niece Tara
Prayers and love to all.
I’m truly sorry for your loss. I remember him from his years at Valley. He was always so kind and had a smile for everyone. He was one of ther good guys!
The legacy Ronnie has left on our family is unmatched by words that can be written.
My cousin Ronnie was an amazing fella,no one that knew him said not one bad word about him. He will be deeply missed by all. God is going to take care of him along with his other siblings . He would do anything for you too. I will miss him abunch. Rest in peace! Love you always,patsy steffes
Such a kind man. I will cherish the memories of my childhood with you. You were kind, gentle, funny. Always had a story. Thank you for loving my mom and Aunts so much and taking care of them. You have them joy in their life which is the most precious gift. You raised good children who I love, providing me with amazing cousins to grow up with. You radiated love and had a smile that made clouds go away on a rainy day. Thoughts and prayers for your family. Love you all very much.????
Ronnie was more than a brother-in-law, he was a friend for many years. I will miss him.
May your spirt flow through the steam and into the woods where you so loved to be. May your heaven flourish with wildlife and your rivers over fill with fish. May you live on through you kids, grandchildren and greet grandchildren.
You will be greatly missed by our family as many know that you was a awesome person and knew alot about every thing thanks for the time we got to spend together and I know one day we will be together again
Ron was a very kind man and so helpful to all of us when he worked at Missouri Valley College. Prayers for the family.
What a wonderful man was Ronnie. I never saw him that he wasn’t kind and caring to me. A wonderful father, a sweet man, and a support for so many. I’m so sorry for the family to have lost him.
Ron was one of the good guys. He did quite a lot of maintenance work in the Murrell Library when I worked there, and could be counted on for some good stories, about the college and about his fishing expeditions. Be at peace, Ronnie.
Sending prayers for you and your family in this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
I’ve known him since I was just a snot nose kid and would go up to their house and play with my bestie Timmy. My prayers go out to the Timmy, GG, and Doug and rest of the family. If u need anything, you know how to get ahold of me Timmy, forever love, I will always be here.
Prayers for all the family and may your good memories sustain you until you meet Up again.
Pete and Theresa LaBoube
Eddie, Paula, Gayle, and Theresa, so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know that you had also lost Mike until yesterday. My sympathies to all.
Ronnie was always one of those jack of all trades, carpentry to construction, mechanic to garden ,he so loved the outdoor, and it loved him back, teaching him to be an accomplished hunter and fisherman, I am sure he is in heaven reliving the days he found several buckets of wild mushrooms . He always loved giving everyone those fumy nicknames , even if you didn’t like them as much, he smiled always as he teased you, always in fun.
He was also a damn good Dad , which can be easily seen in the caliber of his children and the love they have for him. The family is all in my prayers , as I take a deep breath know Ronnie will never hurt again. God bless you all.
Ronnie was so kind! Really one of those people that looked for the good in this world! He always made my mom smile with each call! Such a loving and giving man! We all could take a note on being as selfless as you! It was such a honor to know you and love you! Each hunting journey we go on I will always think of you! Thank you for showing my family how to hunt mushrooms and how to cook them. A moment we will cherish! We will miss you!
I’m grateful for the opportunity to meet Ronnie and mushroom hunt with him at Doug’s. We talked about turkey hunting and fishing the rivers. You could tell his passion for the outdoors just by listening to his stories. I enjoyed hearing Gayle and Paula tell stories about growing up with Ronnie. You will be missed.
I’m Going To Miss Him Picking On Me Whenever I See Him @ Wal-Mart Here In Marshall,Mo.
Rest In Peace Ronnie… You Was A Good Guy And You Will Be Missed By Soo Many!!
My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Ronnie was a very special sole. He had a heart of gold. Ronnie you will be missed by everyone who came to know you.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family. My husband and I went to school with Ronnie, he was a great guy.
Sorry for your loss… I like seen ron everyday at conagra… he will be missed
I am so terribly sorry for your family’s loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Ronnie at ConAgra
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:2
Love to you always
McGowan Family