Ronald Wayne Current

Ronald Wayne Current, 62 of Kirksville, MO passed away Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Raymond Junior and Martha Viola (Hurley) Current, Ronald was born November 8th, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ronald is survived by his Companion, Karla Walker; Son, Damon Current of Iowa; Daughter, Shawna (Current) Wiebers of Iowa; Step-Children, Joshua Craig, Roselene Smith both of Kirksville, and Elizabeth Chatterton of Williston, North Dakota; Brother, Tim Current and Wife Connie Goodwin of Memphis, MO; Sister, Brenda Drobny of LaPlata, MO. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, Serenity and Gauge Craig, Mystikal Fordyce, Bella and Harper Craig, Braden Young, Brady and Anna Barfuss, Joshua Call, Jaxston and Oaklynn Chatterton, Raedon Pruett and Jacob Wiebers; Niece, Kandi Peavler; Great-Nephew, Dakota Peavler; Great-Niece, ShyAnn Peavler; and many friends.

Ronald is preceded in death by his Parents and several Aunts and Uncles.

Ronald was born and raised in the Memphis and Lancaster area where he attended school. He received his GED. He was a roofer for many years and in construction and maintenance. He worked at the Baymont Motel in Kirksville in maintenance and also worked at the Crossing Church Thrift Store until he retired due to a disability. Ronald liked to fish, he loved his family near and far, and especially loved all his many grandchildren. He also liked fixing things for people and he would come help no matter what he was doing. He loved a lot of humor. Ronald was baptized in the Lancaster Baptist Church.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Kirksville, MO with Pastor Sonny Smyser officiating. A visitation will be held one hour before the start of the service from 1-2 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Bullion Cemetery outside of Kirksville.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Craig, Jeremy Veach, Donnie Hurley, JR Risher, and Brady Barfuss with Honorary Pallbearers, Norman Miner and Richard Hurley.

ARRANGEMENTS in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home.