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Delbert “Ronnie” Tomlison, age 72, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.
Ronnie was born in Somerset on August 10th, 1953, to the late Clarence Tomlison and the late Loney (Hodge) Tomlison. He was of the Baptist faith. Ronnie enjoyed working on hot rod cars, fishing in Florida, and horseback riding. He was a diesel mechanic for over 20 years as well as a heavy equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Oather Tomlison, Finley Tomlison, Dewey Tomlison, and Billy Tomlison.
Ronnie is survived by his better half, Jody Tomlison; sons, Ronnie Steven Tomlison, of Somerset, Jamie Tomlison (Chasity), of Somerset, Justin West (Devyn), of Somerset; one brother, David Tomlison (Anna), of Somerset; two sisters, Georgie Bray (Jim), of Somerset, Faye Cundiff (Tony), of Somerset; six grandchildren, Lindsey Marie Tomlison, Thomas Golden (Amber), Jaymme Lynn Tomlison (Wyatt), Roman Tomlison (Katie), Axel West, Malachi, Aleigh; and 4 great grandchildren, Adalynn Golden, Rosalind Golden, Bradlee Peters, and Maize Peters.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Southern Oaks Funeral Home with funeral services to be held at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Keeney Cemetery.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home Entrusted with the arrangements for Delbert “Ronnie” Tomlison.