Obituary for Ronnie McEnturff
Ronnie Ray McEnturff, 61, of Emory, Texas passed away on July 9th, 2023, in a tragic accident with his best friend, Alan Pound by his side. Even though he left this world unexpectedly, he went out doing exactly what he loved, touring the country showing cars.
He was born on January 17th, 1962, at Saint Paul Hospital in Dallas to Virgil and Jean McEnturff.
Ronnie will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Melissa, stepdaughter Jessica, stepson Nathan, mother Jean, sister Tammy, nieces Brandy, Nicole, and Tamara, great-niece Sarah, great-nephews Tyler, Austyn, Drake and Layne, many cousins, and countless friends. Ronnie was predeceased by his father, Virgil, his grandparents Lee and Hook Ivie.
Ronnie attended Rains High School where he was part of the graduating class of 1980. He graduated from Eastfield Community College Auto Body Tech program in Mesquite, Texas. His first business he started with his mom was Emory Auto Supply. Then he went on to start a very successful business, A & R Collision Center, with Alan, which humbly began in his dad’s shop. He was able to fund his long-time hobby of restoring cars through the collision business. Ronnie had a serious passion for all things hot rods and classic cars. So much so that he toured the country to attend car shows and even started one of his own, Classics ‘Round the Square with his best friends.
Ronnie was one of the most selfless and caring people you’d ever meet, he would literally do anything to help someone out. He never expected anything in return because that was just the kind of stand-up guy he was. Ronnie was constantly cracking jokes and trying to make everyone smile with his silly sense of humor and dad jokes. He never met a stranger and always made people feel welcome in his presence. Ronnie was one of a kind and there will never be another one just like him.
Graveside services to honor Ronnie will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday July 16, 2023, at Smyrna Cemetery in Emory, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Fork Baptist Church located at 9483 W FM 515, Alba, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.
