Ronnie McGuire Sr.

PUXICO, Mo. -- Ronnie M. McGuire Sr., 66, of Puxico passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at his home.

He was born Aug. 24, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, to Charles and Wilma Littlepage McGuire. He and Judy Staggs were married in August 1988.

Ronnie was a retired truck driver with Asa Asphalt in Advance, Mo.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Judy of the home; two sons, Ronnie McGuire Jr. of Jackson and James Howard of Puxico; two daughters, Judy Lynn Cruz of Springfield, Mo., and Diane Simpson of Advance; two brothers, Rick and Mark McGuire of Chaffee, Mo.; a sister, Paula White of Perryville, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela M. Sanchez Kennedy; and his parents.

Friends may call from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Christian Life Church in Advance.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Gavin Page officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be made at amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.