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RONNIE WAYNE PRESSLEY

Ronnie Wayne Pressley, 78, Clinton, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at his home.

He was born Oct. 8, 1941, to the late Dewey and Mary Bane Bradshaw Pressley in Loudon County. He retired from Y-12 as a carpenter after 25 years of service. He was well known for his craftsmanship in custom cabinetry. He also enjoyed entertaining guests with his shrimp boils. Ronnie was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was of the Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and adored his great-granddaughter, Pressley Claire. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Brothers, Tony Pressley, Ed Pressley; sisters, Alice Wood, and Brenda Russell.

He is survived by: Daughters, Rhonda Hurst, Darla Fritts and husband Rusty; grandchildren, Danny Hurst, Madison Floyd and husband Jacob, Courtney Ford and husband Parker, Savannah Martin and husband Levi; great-granddaughter, Pressley Claire Floyd; sister, Faye Williams; brother, Gary Pressley and wife Carolyn; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Friends called at their convenience at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton from noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Graveside service will be private at Farmers Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org

Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. www.holleygamble.com