Ronald “Ronny” Lee Smith

Ronald “Ronny” Lee Smith, 61, of Hollister, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at home. Ronny was born Aug. 14, 1954, in Ponca City, Okla., and was the son of Jesse and Julia Smith. Per his wishes, he has chosen to donate his body to science with the coordination of Cremations of the Ozarks. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Anna Loue Newton. Ronny is survived by his wife, Michelle “Ann” Smith; two sons, Joe and wife Erin Stephens of La Grange, and Shane Smith of La Grange; seven grandchildren, Dakota, Megan, Tyler, Riley, Katherine Grace, Camille Rose, and Asher Michael; three brothers, Jesse and wife Peggy Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla., Tommy and wife Maria Smith of Ponca City, Okla., and Lonny and wife Nancy Smith of Ponca City, Okla.; a brother-in-law, Mike Stephens of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a sister- in-law, Patty Stephens Ryan of Cashion, Okla.; 13 nieces and nephews; and his Big Cedar and Top of the Rock families. A celebration of life will be planned at a later time. For online condolences, please visit our website at www.cremationsoftheozarks.com