Ronald E. Clark

"Ronnie"

Age 80, Late of Lockport Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday June 11,2021 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.  Born in Louisville, Kentucky Living in Lockport for most of his life. Employed by United Airlines for over 30 years retiring in 2001.  Member of the 1487 Airline Retirement Club and the NRA. He was an avid supporter of the Morning Star Mission and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Ronald loved classic cars, old military airplanes, trains, fishing, traveling, Elvis music and his large record collection. He was particularly fond about telling stories about his family history.  His biggest thrill however was visiting Graceland, but above all else he loved his family and his Jen-Day Conure "Tango".

Preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (2011), his parents, Walter and Ella (Nee: Tincher) Clark; one great granddaughter, Cheyenne; two brothers, Herb and Sherrill Clark; and a sister, Ginny (Robert) Russell.

Survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Laurie (Robert) Brown; four cherished grandchildren, Megan (Anthony) Richards, Jason Hicks, Christopher (Kelly) Brown and Kari (John) Windsor; seven great grandchildren, Charlotte, Dean, Cody, Michael, Sarah, Kirsten and Megan.  Several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends also survive.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice, Morning Star Mission or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Would be appreciated.

Services will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10:00am in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery Romeoville.  Public visitation at the funeral home Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 4:00 until 8:00pm.