Ron A. Fleetwood Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald A. Fleetwood, age 76 of Channahon, formerly of Morris, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 27, 2019 at home. Ron was born in Morris, IL on April 25, 1942 to Murrel and Marie (Smith) Fleetwood. He married Peggy Lanier on November 16, 1968 in Morris, IL. Ron and Peggy just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 16, 2018. He graduated from Morris Community High School in 1960, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961. He was stationed in Germany for two years. Ron started driving a truck with his dad at a young age with Fleetwood Trucking and continued as a truck driver with several different companies until his retirement. Ron loved spending time with his wife, kids, grandchildren, and his dog Maggie. He enjoyed his time with his brother and sisters in Florida, soaking up the sunshine and warm weather, getting tattoos, going to R-Place for coffee with the guys, going to baseball games and NASCAR races with his boys, and the yearly memorial weekend pool parties in Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Fleetwood of Channahon, one son Adam Fleetwood (Rebecca) Morris, IL, daughter-in-law Jenny Fleetwood-Begle (late Wesley) Greg of Jasper, IN. Four grandchildren, Riley Fleetwood, Hannah Fleetwood, Parker Fleetwood and Camden Fleetwood, one bonus grandson Austin Begle. One brother, Merle Fleetwood, three sisters Marcia Menges, Debbie Fleetwood and Constance Lyon. Many very close cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends. Preceding him in death are his parents Murrel and Marie Fleetwood, his son Wesley Fleetwood, sister-in law, Linda Fleetwood, and brother-in-law, Russell Menges. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home in Morris. Enhanced video tributes will be played during the visitation. A Celebration of life for Ronald will immediately follow at 12 p.m., officiated by Pastor Kevin Yandell of New Community Christian Church. Military honors will be presented by the Morris Color Guard. Aqua Cremation rites have been accorded. Preferred memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

Ron A. Fleetwood

April 25, 1942 - January 27, 2019

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Ron A. Fleetwood

April 25, 1942 - January 27, 2019

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