Ronald Eugene Monroe Jr. 's Obituary
Ronald Monroe Jr., 55, passed into eternity on Friday, September 25, 2015 in Pierre, South Dakota. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday October 10, 2015 at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. The visitation will be held from 10 - 11 AM at the church.
Ronald was born in Columbia, Missouri, as the son of Feonia Bagby (James), and Ronald E. Monroe, Sr., (deceased) leaving two siblings from that union to mourn him, Michael & Leslie Monroe. There's an affectionate, very close & loving bond of the step-brothers and sisters from their father’s unions Include brother's Ron Tooley, Ricky Tooley, Arnel Monroe, LaRon Monroe, Tori Monroe, and Rae Monroe...Ron absolutely adored his entire family of nieces and nephews. A big circle of love...he was affectionately known as "uncle Ron" by adults as well, he'd often Joke- " I’m big daddy they call me big daddy!'' laughing more than everyone at his own jokes!
Ron loved his Mom-ma! Yes, he did, I'd say who's that woman you're talking to? He'd say I'm talking to my Momma, get out of my business!"
They had a beautiful relationship and she really loved him. She's been a blessing to us always.
Ron had a special place in his heart always for Momma Vi, His Baby-Doll, His beloved Aunt Erma Officer was so precious to him, as well as our beloved “Aunt Dee Dee". We have to see her if we are in Columbia. Ron would smile and laugh the whole time he was in Columbia and this is where he wanted to return at the end of his journey.
His heart was lost to his niece -RaShanda Monroe (Nhyla & loved Niece -Toya Mitchell), he truly loved ALL of them, and there was just something special about that "BOND" He had with his Bungi, his nephew Ryan Chisolm, he'd always want to know what was going on, and how far he'd go! He was so proud of all of you. He’d brag out how smart Aly was, and successful you all are Tay, Tori, Rae, Arnel, DeAndre, Whit, Teeno, Marvin, and sweet Mykela, how he loved her and how she could make him laugh, and the hugs she gives...You were our children too!
Ronald was an amazing running back receiving many accolades, and news reports during his high school career. Ron was also well known for his culinary skills, yes that Seafood lasagna! He attended culinary school, Lincoln University, and the Railroad Sciences Institute and the Railroad Ultimately called his name.
Later, as a man of character and intellect, Ron went on to attend the UMKC Entrepreneurial Program and established two businesses on his own, Kansas City Durable Medical Equipment, and Monroe Janitorial Services.
Upon choosing the Railroad as a Career, Ron worked for CSX Railroad in New Orleans, Kansas City Southern Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railroad, MotiveRail, and final Genesee Wyoming Railroad.
Traveling from Kansas city to New Orleans, Birmingham, Pensacola, FL, then back to Kansas (He worked in Iowa, and Michigan also), and we were relocating to South Dakota. Blessed to be well traveled together for leisure WITH the dogs, Ron REALLY loved those dogs!
Ron was a Proud Member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and responsible for training new hires to become conductors, and later Engineers.
He began his railroad career with CSX Railroad in New Orleans, moving to Pensacola, then Birmingham, then working for Kansas City Southern Railroad, Canadian Pacific, MotiveRail, and the Final Destination was Genesee Wyoming Pierre & Eastern.
AHH THE LOVE STORY… RON saw his girl and said yes upon seeing his soon to be wife; he starting making a plan!
But it was easy, he was too Easy to love, they met and fell in love over 30 years ago at Lincoln University of Missouri, he was the man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and she the Lady of Alpha Kappa Alpha the first and finest. Ron would laugh saying that Kim flirted with him while on a date with her boyfriend at an MU Party, but he stole her heart that night!
Their Love Story has been one Songs were made of, they lived, loved, cherished and had so many laughs together, sharing so many good things. Ron would often say: “I'll never leave you!”, “I’d be lost in a sea of wolves!". We'd laugh and say “You're the only one!" As we'd take long road trips he's say “wake up and talk to me!!”, and he'd hold my hand while driving.
As his wife, when I heard the Song I Wanna thank you (F. Beverly/Maze). I'd cry because it reminds ME of the love we’ve known and cherished for so many years and truly know how blessed, favored, and how gracious God has been to both of US!
Yes, RON & KIM..."Almost'' had forever or as close as you can get! As life, careers, living well, being blessed, happy, being well loved and love stories go...I'd say this man will hear “well done”.
Let us pray for our families and everyone who loved him...completely.
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