Ronnie Dale Kelly

Ronnie Dale Kelly, 71, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025.  He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on August 22, 1954, to A. J. Kelly and Bertha Mae Webster Kelly.

He and Earnestine Burris were married on March 7, 1979, and they enjoyed over forty-six years of marriage.   Ronnie served our country in the Army.

Ronnie enjoyed watching western movies and scary movies.  He enjoyed working outside and especially enjoyed being a “handyman” who would work on most anything.  

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ernestine, of the home; his son, Andrew Kelly, of Jacksonville;  his daughter, Kimberly Kelly, of Jacksonville; his brothers, Ralph Kelly, of Southside, and Robert Kelly, of N. Little Rock; his sister, Patricia Kelly, of Little Rock; several nieces; nephews; and friends.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, James and Stephen Paul Kelly.

A Service will be at a later date.