Ronald Leroy Dove, 54, of Ocilla passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at his residence. His funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Jimmy McMillan officiating. Mr. Dove was laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. Dove's nephews and friends served as pallbearers.
Born March 21, 1947, in Tift County, Mr. Dove was the son of Marie Clements Dove of Tifton and the late Leroy Dove. He was a self-employed carpenter; and he was a member of New Hope House of Prayer in Ocilla. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Dove is survived by his wife, Lindsey McMillan Dove of Ocilla; two sons, David Dove and Phillip Dove, both of Tift County; two daughters, Annie Taylor of Berrien County and Malisa Johnson of Fitzgerald; two brothers, Gary Dove of Ty Ty and Danny Dove of Tifton; two sisters, Cindy Hill and Joann Dove, both of Tift County; and ten grandchildren.