Ronald Calvin Crist Jr.'s Obituary
Ronald Calvin Crist, Jr. (Ronnie), 43, of Decatur passed away on June 11, 2021.
Ronnie was born August 16, 1977, in Decatur, the son of Patricia (Tim) Strong and Ronald Crist Sr. He is survived by Heather McCowin (Fayora and Liam), his children Ronnie (III), Jhuston, Sierrah, Mason, Lillian, Breyonna, and Brenlee, his siblings Shane (Sheena) Crist and Chuck Crist, Cindy (John) Leavelle, his cousins Laura (Scott) Maxwell and Char (Jeff) Brooks, his nephew Jaidyn, his nieces Haylee and Hayden, and his grandson Jhett. He is loved by many other cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his dad, his beloved aunt Dorothy, and grandparents.
Ronnie had a contagious laugh, a smile that could light up a room, and eyes that could tell a story. He loved to make people laugh and he lived life the way he wanted. He could talk to anyone and would be the first person to ask you how you were doing and help someone in need. He could stay up all night and tell his stories to anyone with a listening ear, and his stories never failed to make anyone laugh. He was a prankster at heart and never liked to see anyone else struggling.
His fear of the dark and critters and keeping with Ronnie’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. Family would like to invite you to a celebration of life Wednesday, June 16th at The Venue, 2882 North Dinneen Street, Decatur, IL 62526 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM. If you would like to participate in a balloon release, please bring a balloon. In lieu of flowers donations to the Tyler Yount Foundation can be made in Ronnie’s name.
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