Ronald (Ronnie) Clifton Eans was born December 31, 1944, to Wilma (Marsh) and Tollie Eans at Griffithville, Arkansas.  Ronnie passed away September 2 at his home.

As a child and teenager, he attended the Des Arc School system graduating 12th grade. After graduation he joined and served with the National Guard.  He was then an employee with Duncan Ford, retiring after 20 plus years.

Ronnie married the love of his life, LaNeil in 1971.  Ronnie and LaNeil were blessed with raising three children:  Tony, Darbin and Patty. After 40 years of marriage LaNeil passed away in 2011.

Ronald was an avid hunter and trainer of waterfowl retrievers, all around the United States. He enjoyed showing his prize possessions at the show fairs. Ronald was a member of the Coon Hunters Club of Prairie County and was an active part of the Arkansas Waterfowl Association.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father and wife LaNeil.  Ronnie is survived by children, Anthony (Connie) Vogelgesang of Little Rock, Darbin Moye of Kensett, Patty (Gerald) Wilson of Biscoe, eight grandchildren Dawson, Hannah, Jennifer, Robyn, Dallas, Gatlin, Clair, Dillion, seven great grandchildren and sister Greta (Gene) Seward of Batesville.