Ronnie Dean Binning

Ronnie Dean Binning Sr., age 77, of Lansing, formerly of Potterville, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born June 13, 1943, in Alton, Illinois the son of Everett and Verna (Snider) Binning. On April 4, 1963, Ronnie married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Holtorf in Woodriver, Illinois. Ronnie retried after 30 years of service from Owens Illinois in Charlotte, where he worked as a gage-shop mechanic. Ronnie had a witty sense of humor, loved to talk and everyone called him Grandpa. He would often say “If you lost your sense of humor, you lost it all!” Ronnie enjoyed collecting coins, playing cards, completing crossword puzzles, and raising chickens. He had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Family meant everything to Ronnie. He cherished his wife and children but he had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley; children: Kristine (Mark Boeckmann) Kelso of Lansing, Ronnie Dean Binning Jr. of LaVergne, Tennessee, Dawn Binning of Lansing; grandchildren: Ryan (Kelly), Bethany, Benjamin (Heather), Tyler (Iceley), Allison (Austin), Keyanna (Dominque), Morgan; great grandchildren: Aiden, Braeden, Vincent, Sophia; sister, Connie (John) Clark of Cottage Hills, IL; three sisters-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Richard, Gerald, and Clem (Barb) Binning. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11 A.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home in Charlotte. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Those desiring, may make contributions in Ronnie’s honor to the charity of there choosing.