Ronnie Lee Lively, 74, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:40 P.M., Friday, January 22, 2021 at his residence.

Ronnie had been a welder at Peabody Coal Company at Baldwin, IL. He was of the Baptist faith. Ronnie was a member of UMWA.

He was born February 19, 1946 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Russell L. and Gertrude (Selby) Lively.

He married Margie Mae Dorsey on June 10, 1966 at the Matthews Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives.

He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three children - Sherry Wyatt and husband Russell of Du Quoin, Rhonda Nance and husband Charlie of Murphysboro and Russell Lively and wife Deanna of Du Quoin, one brother - Gable Lively of Du Quoin, two sisters - Mary Craig of Vergennes and Shirley Winters of Murphysboro, five grandchildren - Clinton Mifflin, Cory Mifflin, Reis Nance, Rylee Nance and Meagan Lively, and four great grandchildren - Raegan, Forrest, Lulla-Mae, and Kaia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers - Richard Lively, Donnie Cavins and Jimmy Cavins, and one sister - Gayle Bytnar.

Per Ronnie's request, cremation rites were accorded.

Inurnment will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin in the columbarium.

Friends may make memorials to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.