Ronnie Gene Wilson

Ronnie Gene Wilson, age 80 of Ozark, passed away November 7, 2026. He was born in Hurley, the son of Wayne M. “Bob” Wilson and Lela Irene (Wright) Wilson.

Survivors include: his son, Brian Wilson and wife Karen of Sparta; grandchildren, Brian Keith Wilson and wife Nicole of Springfield, Jordan Wilson and Haley of Marshfield, McKenzie Wilson of Sparta; great grandchildren, Briley James Atkinson, Kaden Lee Atkinson, Jayce Wyatt Wilson, Grayson Joe Wilson, Gracelynn Nicole Wilson, Beckett James Wilson, Cora Rayleigh Fly, Ellie Lynn Bearden, Kaiden Newton Bearden; two brothers, Kenny Wilson and wife Rose of Florida and Jerry Wilson and wife Charlotte of Springfield.

Ronnie had retired after 42 years from Lily Tulip. He was a marathon runner - including the Boston Marathon in 2000 and Pikes Peak Marathon in 2007. At age 62, he had ran over 32,000 miles. He ran until 2020 when he stopped to provide full time care to Sheila. Ronnie was an avid hunter. He also enjoyed fishing – especially with his wife Sheila. He loved taking care of his lawn.

Ronnie had been married to Sheila (Carsten) Wilson for 53 before she preceded him in death on November 2, 2024.

Ronnie was also preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Sharlis and Donna; and his brother, Jack.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2026 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Gary Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at Wright Cemetery, Billings.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Monday immediately before the funeral service at the funeral home.