RONALD LEE WELLER, age 79, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness.  Mr. Weller was born in Swayze, Ind. on February 15, 1940, to the late Harry Weller and Evelyn McMaster Weller.  Mr. Weller was a Christian.  He was employed for many years with the Lawrence County, Illinois Sheriff's Dept. as a Deputy. He enjoyed law enforcement and after moving to Franklin County he was employed as a security guard at Nissan.  He served in the capacity of President of Laurel Oaks Retirement Living that he and wife, Ruby are owners.  Mr. Weller enjoyed trail riding, fishing and hunting. He will be remembered for the fun loving person he was that he could tell jokes for 24 hours a day and never repeat the same one over.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Weller was preceded in death by his son, Randall Weller and his sister, Linda Hoke.  He is survived by his wifeof almost 50 years, Ruby Weller of Winchester, and step-son, Thomas Bates, Jr. of Estill Springs.

It was Mr. Weller wishes that he be cremated.  No services are scheduled at this time.