Ronnie C. Heatherly

Ronnie C. Heatherly, 69, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at his residence. A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late James and Bertha Mae Bradley Heatherly. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Ronnie was a member of Barker Heights Baptist Church and had served his country in the National Guard for 12 years. He was employed by GE for 17 years prior to working for the State of North Carolina in the Bridge Maintenance division, from which he retired. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking in his spare time. Ronnie was always known to be a family man.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn Tefft Heatherly; children, Ronald Heatherly and his wife Jennifer of Etowah, Carolyn Heatherly of Hendersonville, Bonnie Clouse and her husband Clint of York, PA and Jill Underwood and her husband Johnny of Edneyville; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sister, Gail Heatherly of Hendersonville and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Garren officiating. The family will receive friends from 6pm-8pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home.