Mr. Ronald Dow Waits

November 20, 1946 – July 15, 2024

Mr. Ronald Dow Waits, age 77, of Mentone, Alabama passed away at his residence on Monday, July 15, 2024.

He is survived by:

Wife of 35 years: Deslyne Waits

Son: John Waits (Autumn)

Daughter: Melissa Waits

Granddaughter: Erika B. Caldwell (Taylor)

Sisters: Billie Sue Heimert (Bill) & Johnnie Renee Waits

Brother: Tim Waits (Jennifer)

Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Orion Waits & Mary Sue Waits

Brothers: Ricky Waits & Mike Waits

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or to Toys For Tots (toysfortots.org)

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Saturday, July 20, 2024

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Valley Head

Visitation Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Saturday, July 20, 2024

Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Valley Head

Funeral Time: Celebration of Life at 3:00 PM

Officiating:

Share your condolences:

13 entries.

Doug Perkins from Mentone wrote on July 22, 2024 at 7:53 pm

Dez, so sorry, I didn't read about it untill today 07/22. RIP my old friend.

Laura Simpson from Memphis wrote on July 19, 2024 at 1:04 am

I will not be able to attend the services but will be thinking of you all on Saturday. Loved my Uncle Ronnie so much. Much love to you all,
Laura

Darlene scoggins from Centre alabama wrote on July 18, 2024 at 11:32 pm

I thought of Mr waits as my own family!!I have know him and dez a few years and they have always been amazing to me!!he will. E so missed!!dez love you and always here for you!!!

Tanya Hall from Fort Payne wrote on July 18, 2024 at 12:41 am

Praying for you Deslyn I love you and although I only had the pleasure of meeting Ron a few times he was such a pleasure to be around! May God bless you and keep you!

Robin Thompson from Fort Payne wrote on July 17, 2024 at 7:44 pm

Deslyne we are all so sorry. You and your are in or PRAYERS.

Lamanda Kennamer from Groveoak wrote on July 17, 2024 at 6:04 pm

Des, our family is saddened by the news of Ron’s passing. You and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.❤️🙏🏻

Carla Kirk from Rainsville wrote on July 17, 2024 at 3:12 pm

Dez, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. 🙏

Deborah Wilson from Fyffe wrote on July 17, 2024 at 2:33 pm

Des,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, prayers for you and your family 🙏🏻❤️

Kendra Heffley from Frankfort wrote on July 17, 2024 at 1:16 pm

Melissa
The Heffley family is thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending you love as you navigate this path and wishing the stories of your dad will give you comfort. Love you. My sweet friend

Beth Hippe from Lagrange Ky wrote on July 17, 2024 at 12:19 pm

Melissa, I love you dearly and I am so sorry about your dad. I’m sure you have so many wonderful memories and stories of him. Thinking of you often.

Rhonda Hester from Fort Payne wrote on July 17, 2024 at 5:16 am

Dez,
Me and all the ladies at H&R Block are so sorry for your loss of Ron. He was always such a joy to see when he would be out at Merle Norman Our prayers are with you in this time. We love you.

Kathryn McWhorter from Arlington, TN wrote on July 17, 2024 at 2:04 am

Melissa,
Marshall and I are so very sorry for the loss of your precious Daddy. Our prayers are with you and your family. What a wonderful photo! Love you!

David Hamilton from Cordova, Tennessee wrote on July 17, 2024 at 1:39 am

Im so sorry Meliissa, looks like a great life. We should all be so lucky!