Ronald Speeks - Classof 1957
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 12:53 pmRonald Coleman Speeks, age 80, passed away peacefully in his Knoxville home on Friday evening. Ronnie was a proud 1957 graduate of Rule High School where he excelled in track and chorus. He was a lifetime entertainer all over the United States. His career began with "Ronnie Speeks and his Elrods" and later known for his "Tribute to Elvis Shows" backed by a 16-piece orchestra. He was a member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church in Heiskell, TN.
Preceded in death by his parents Jesse Mack and Ella Mae (Wolfenbarger) Speaks and all of his siblings: Clyde, Marie Brock, Delmer, Lester, Christine Hansard, Verlin "Red" & Patty Speaks.
Survived by his wife, Linda (Deal) Speeks; Daughters: Chris (Lester) Fritts, Suzie Monroe, & Sandra (Dave) McDonald; Granddaughters: Jessica Bear, Justine Fritts, Rachel Monroe & Megan McDonald; Great-Grandchildren: Elijah and Ashlyn Bear; Sister-in-laws: Geneva Speaks and Katheryn Speeks; Brother-in-laws: Dave (Linda), Larry (Darlene), and Tim Deal; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ronnie personally wanted to thank all of his family, friends, fellow musicians and fans for their life-long support; he said you were the biggest blessings in his life. The family would like to say a special "thank you" to Amedisys Hospice staff for their support.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 8, 2018, from 6 - 8 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 1 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev. Ivan Kennedy officiating. Following the service, family and friends will proceed to Greenwood Cemetery for a 2:30 pm graveside service. Nephews and friends are honored to serve as pallbearers.
If you wish to make a donation in his honor, the family requests they be made to the American Heart Association, or American Cancer Society.
Preceded in death by his parents Jesse Mack and Ella Mae (Wolfenbarger) Speaks and all of his siblings: Clyde, Marie Brock, Delmer, Lester, Christine Hansard, Verlin "Red" & Patty Speaks.
Survived by his wife, Linda (Deal) Speeks; Daughters: Chris (Lester) Fritts, Suzie Monroe, & Sandra (Dave) McDonald; Granddaughters: Jessica Bear, Justine Fritts, Rachel Monroe & Megan McDonald; Great-Grandchildren: Elijah and Ashlyn Bear; Sister-in-laws: Geneva Speaks and Katheryn Speeks; Brother-in-laws: Dave (Linda), Larry (Darlene), and Tim Deal; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ronnie personally wanted to thank all of his family, friends, fellow musicians and fans for their life-long support; he said you were the biggest blessings in his life. The family would like to say a special "thank you" to Amedisys Hospice staff for their support.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 8, 2018, from 6 - 8 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 1 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev. Ivan Kennedy officiating. Following the service, family and friends will proceed to Greenwood Cemetery for a 2:30 pm graveside service. Nephews and friends are honored to serve as pallbearers.
If you wish to make a donation in his honor, the family requests they be made to the American Heart Association, or American Cancer Society.