Ooton

Ronald H. Ooton, 87, of Staunton, died at his residence in Staunton on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born Oct. 21, 1936 in Worden, Ill., the son of the Late James L. Ooton, Sr. and Ardelia (Albrecht) Ooton. He married Robin (Williams) Ooton and she preceded him in death.

He was a Superintendent for Shell Oil Refinery. Ronald was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a life long member of the Worden Christian Church. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed golf and watching Nascar.

He is survived by his two sisters, Beth E. (William) Finke and Jeanette Steinhauer, Camdenton, Mo .; grandchild, Emily Eckhardt, Staunton; two great-grandchildren, Levi John Eckhardt and Mikayla Smith; two brothers, James Ooton, Jr., Camanche, Iowa, and Kenneth (Karen) Ooton, Worden; son-in-law, Dennis Charles Eckhardt, Staunton; and sister-in-law, Lou Anne (Kirby) Ooton. Ronald was preceded in death by his son, Theodore Ooton; daughter, Jeanne Heather Eckhardt; sister, Sally Knapp; and brother, Kirby Ooton.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no public services are scheduled at this time. Kravanya Funeral Home of Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com.