Ronald Lee Hackney Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ronald Lee Hackney of Rutledge, Tennessee, born in Pikeville, Kentucky, who passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Lee Hackney to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Basil Hackney and June Ratliff Hackney; and his sisters, Julia "Susie" White and Dorothy Ratliff. He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Rife Hackney; his children, Larry Hackney and Leisa Hackney; his brother Don "Verna" Hackney; his brother-in-law Charlie "Dale" Ratliff; and his pet Molly. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, we would like people to make a donation to TN Baptist Disaster Relief.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home

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July 28

Visitation

Chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home
146 E Main St, Morristown, TN 37814

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July 28

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Chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home
146 E Main St, Morristown, TN 37814

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July 29

Graveside service

East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920

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