Ronald "Ronnie" James Bunnell

Ronald "Ronnie James Bunnell

75 a resident of Rhea, Arkansas, passed away April 21, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born March 19, 1939 in Fresno, California, the son of Hubert and Irene Gipson Bunnell.

Ronnie was raised in Rhea, Arkansas. He served four years in the United States Air Force and has served as Elder at the Lincoln Church of Christ for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son R Jay and two sisters Helen Reed and Jane Wade.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years Carolyn Bunnell; one daughter Teresa West and husband Shannon of Prairie Grove; one daughter in law Emy Bunnell Foster and husband Junior also of Prairie Grove; five grandchildren Candice Sawin and husband Dean of Farmington, April Rice and husband Brandon of Prairie Grove, Heath Bunnell and wife Christy of Fayetteville, Jennie West of Prairie Grove and Seth West and wife Kagney of Prairie Grove; twelve great grandchildren.

The Bunnell family would like to thank all for the prayers, cards, and support they have received.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 10:00 A.M at Lincoln Church of Christ in Lincoln, Arkansas. Burial will be in Rhea Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project on Ronnie's behalf.

Honorary Pallbearers: Heath Bunnell, Seth West, Dean Sawin, Brandon Rice and Shannon West

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com