Ronnie Dean Talkington Sr., Navy man, Trucker, and self-proclaimed funny man, age 75, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He (and twin Donnie) was born July 9,1948 in White Hall, Illinois to the late Richard (Dick) and Margaret Talkington. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four siblings, Debbie Combs, Judy Brege, Louie Talkington and Jill Havens.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Talkington, and children Ronnie Talkington Jr. (Barbie), Brian Talkington, Kelly Vandiver, Christy Wilson (Ronnie). Grandchildren Kristen Price (Bobby) Jessie Talkington, Bryson Sayles, Lily Talkington, Dylan Vandiver, Presley Vandiver, Brandon Wilson (Koti), Emily Wilson and Abigail Wilson. Great-grandchildren Willard Talkington and Sunnie Wilson. His siblings Carol Wahl, Butch Talkington, Danny Talkington, Sandy Kirbach, Donnie Talkington, Connie Collins, Kathy Webb, Jerry Talkington and Tom Talkington.
Ronnie is from a family of 14 children and could always entertain you with stories from his childhood, Navy days and 30 years of trucking. He was a man much loved by his family and never met a stranger He enjoyed a good poker game, dancing in the living room, his dogs and his beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
In the words of our dad the great Mr. T: “Bicycle, I’ll see you when I see you.”
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 10:30am with funeral services starting at 11:30am in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, AR.
The family would like to thank everyone for the love and care showed to them in this time of grief.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I never seen him without a smile which I will miss. I love you big brother.
Ronnie will be missed by all
He was a great family man took care of the family
I never met a Ronnie I didn’t like…. We proved on many occasions that 2-Ronnie’s do indeed make a right. I am so grateful to had spent the time I spent with you. Learned allot, laughed allot and played allot of poker along your side. Alright Talk, see you on the other side ole’ timer.
Love y’all and praying for you!
I sure miss my “Uncle Ronnie”. He always talked about the time my dad said, “He’s not your uncle”. I started crying and Uncle Ronnie hugged me and said, “I will always be your uncle.” So many happy memories of my childhood with this family. Like the time I accidentally squirted ketchup in his eye at McDonalds or the time he wanted me to cut his hair and I gave him a Mohawk! He was always a good sport. Go rest high and sing some songs with dad. Love you all.
I loved running into him at Walmart. We’d have a good chat
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