Ronald Lee Dinwiddie, Sr.

Ronald Lee Dinwiddie, Sr., 87, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born March 3, 1938 in Miller County, Missouri the son of the late John William and Minnie Bell (McDaniel) Dinwiddie.  On March 30, 1996 in Olean, Missouri he was united in marriage to Esther (Vaughan) Dinwiddie who survives of the home.

Other survivors include,

Children, Shirley Baker of Washington, MO; Ronald Lee Dinwiddie, Jr. (Connie) of Eldon, MO; Tina Borton (Frank) of Osceola, MO; Roger Dinwiddie of Anaheim, CA; Randy Dinwiddie of Olean, MO; Robert Dinwiddie of Springfield, MO; Jason Dinwiddie (fiancé Harmennye) of Kansas City, MO; Richard Dinwiddie of Chicago, IL; “Teddi” Dinwiddie of Mary’s Home, MO

Step-Daughter, Loetta Smith of Kansas City, KS; Step-Son, Kenny Marriott (Sandy) of Holts Summit, MO 

Several Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren

Along with his parents, a daughter, Deborah, granddaughter, Nikole Borton, a great-grandchild, Frankie Borton, a sister, Aleta Faye Dinwiddie, four brothers, Hargis, Earl, Lowin “Sarge”, Loyd, and three stillborn brothers and one stillborn sister preceded him in death.

Ronald began his career at a young age in the military serving in the United States Coast Guard for twenty-one years, he then started Ron’s Roofing of Eldon, MO for forty-five years.  He was a member of the VFW Post #2442 of Eldon.  He attended both the Eldon First Assembly of God Church and the First Assembly of God Church of Versailles, MO.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Eldon First Assembly of God Church with the Funeral Service beginning at 1:00 PM with Rev. James Hedrick officiating.  Burial will follow with Full Military Honors presented at Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett, MO.

Memorials in his name are suggested to Eldon First Assembly of God Church.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.   

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