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Ronnie D. McCalister, age 78 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his home.
He was born on October 31, 1947 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late NL McCalister and Thelma Louise Carter McCalister.
Ronnie was a 1965 graduate of Shopville High School and proudly served his county in the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist faith and a self-employed construction worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family on the lake, camping, and skiing. Ronnie will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdad, D Norton; son, Nicholas Lee McCalister; nephew, Rick Holbert; brother, Gordan McCalister; and sister, Louise Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hood McCalister; sons, Ronnie D. (Genda) McCalister, Jr. and Tanner Blake (Leah) McCalister, all of Somerset; grandchildren, Sidney McCalister, Emerald McCalister, Elizah McCalister, Whitney Cook, Zechary Rogers, Dominic Rogers; and great-grandchildren, Sophia Cook and Payton Rogers.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mill Springs National Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Ronnie D. McCalister.