Ronald Russell Joseph

Ronald Russell Joseph, 34, of Hixson, TN passed away unexpectedly September 7, 2022, taking a piece of our hearts with him.  We hope that his huge, loving free spirit and warm, genuine soul will be remembered fondly.  He was a graduate of Lonoke High School in Arkansas. He loved the wilderness and outdoors, including camping, outdoor concerts and canoeing.  Ronnie was a charmer, a hippy, an artist, and a nonconformist …always searching for a path that suited him.  We pray that he is on his perfect path now.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Pauline Fordell; grandparents: Russ and Leni Gillion, Richard and Jackie Joseph, and Edna Rice; uncles: Randie and Rusty Joseph and Randall Gillion.

Survivors include his Father, Ron Joseph (Faye) of Chattanooga, TN; mother, Kathy Harkins (Randy) of North Little Rock, AR; sisters: Kendall Sample (Scott) of Sherwood, AR, Linda Raulston of Maumelle, AR, Christy Davis of Guntersville, AL; brother, Lester Raulston of Jacksonville, AR; aunts: Kandace Gillion of Hot Springs, AR, Dawn Shannon of FL, Carol Joseph of Buffalo, NY, Marcia Joseph of Davidson, MI; uncles, Richard Gillion of Jacksonville, AR, Leland Siedes of Hot Springs, AR, Richard Joseph (Marcia) of Medina, OH; nieces:  Skyla Raulston, Kennedy Sample; nephews:  Mitchell Raulston, Brody Sample, Hayden Davis; great-nephew, Baylor Coburn; cousins: Randie Joseph, Barbara Lynn Knaak, Jennifer Belore (David), Carrie, Christian, Josh and Megan Gillion, and Tara Sewell; extended family and numerous friends. To Know Ronnie was to Love him! 

A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at 12:30 pm, Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Sherwood Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 East Khiel Ave., Sherwood, AR.  Everyone is welcome to attend.Attire: Casual Festival Tie-dye encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on behalf of Ronald R Joseph to AA World Services, Inc., Box 458, Grand Central Station, NY 10163.

Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.lanefh.com 423-877-3524.