Ronnie Olman Pendleton, of Dixon, was born on August 18, 1960, at Waynesville, a son of Bobby Lewis, Sr. and Geraldine (Denton) Pendleton, and departed this life at 5:40 a.m., Saturday morning, December 15, 2012, at his residence near Dixon. Ronnie had attained the age of 52 years, 3 months, and 27 days.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his father on July 20, 2010 and a great-nephew, Seth Allen Pendleton-Hansen on April 10, 2009.

Ronnie was an avid NASCAR Fan, he enjoyed music, movies, going to Wal-Mart and drawing.

Those left to mourn the passing of Ronnie include: his mother, Jerry Pendleton, Dixon; one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby, Jr. (Rob) and Dawn Pendleton, Dixon; one sister and brother-in-law, Shelia and Kerry Copeland, Dixon; nephews and nieces, Shannon, Jody, Matthew, Bobbie Jo, Kaelyn, Curtis, Joey, Lane, Collin, Brenna, Cheyenne, Jake, James, Ian, Ford, Tatum and Abi; Uncles; Aunts; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Ronnie at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Jaron Humiston officiating.

Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Ronnie were Adam St. Pierre, Richie Hurst, Steve Denton, Tony Emmons, Steve Humiston, David Foster and Carl Edwards. Honorary pallbearers were Ben Pendleton, Paul Helton, Ernie Carlton, Danny Denton, Val Fabyanick and Kenneth Denton.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon.