Ron “Big Ronnie” McKellips, age 85 of Amsterdam, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Amsterdam Baptist Church, Amsterdam, Missouri. Memorial services will be held 3:00 pm Saturday following the visitation, also at the Amsterdam Baptist Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
Ronald Marion
McKellips I, was born on November 17, 1938 in David City, Nebraska the son of
Troy McKellips and Leona Byrom McKellips.
He was a horse
trader and livestock dealer for many years, and he loved the sound of an
auctioneer. He drove a semitruck for many years as well, and hauled everything
from cars to livestock. Ronnie was a cowboy to the heart. He rode bareback
horses and bulls, and dogged steers. Even as a teenager he would perform in
Wild West shows. Big Ronnie loved his family and friends, and was always the life
of the party.
Ronnie was
preceded in death by his parents Troy and Leona (Byrom) McKellips, an infant
son Troy Mckellips, his wife of 25 years Evelyn McKellips, three brothers
Vernon McKellips, Delbert McKellips, Bob McKellips, and one sister Freda
(McKellips) Mitchell.
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