Ronald Brand

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Brand, of Irondale, Missouri, was born on May 11, 1956 in Farmington, Missouri. Ronnie was a son to the late Shelby Eugene Brand and the late Lucille Gertrude Gibson. On January 6, 2017, Ronnie entered into eternal rest at the Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri having reached the age of sixty years, seven months, and twenty six days.

Ronnie will be missed by all who knew and loved him including his longtime companion and love of his life, Kathy Bourbon of Irondale; two daughters: Terry Brand of Georgia, and Shari Brand of California; step-daughter, Linda Gamble of Irondale; step-son, Randy Bourbon of Mineral Point; brother, Marty Brand and wife Angie of Potosi; sister, Vicki Brand and Fiancé Richard Shafer of Farmington; half-sisters: Chris Conway and husband Lindell, Jr. of Potosi, and Shelba Coleman and husband Cory of Mineral Point; half-brother, Tony Harmon and wife Leslie of Potosi; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and step-mother, Peggy (Brand) Cash of Potosi.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie is preceded in death by his daughter, Jamie Lynn Brand; step-son, Little Wayne Bourbon; step-father, Norman Mosier; and step-brother, Kenny Mosier.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the DeClue Funeral Home from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the DeClue Funeral Home, beginning at 9:00 AM.

Funeral services for Ronnie will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 12, 2017, held at the DeClue Memorial Chapel, with Elder Leonard Compton officiating. Interment and final prayers will be held at the New Diggins Cemetery in Mineral Point.

Honoring Ronnie by serving as his pall bearers will be Rick Scott, Rick Crocker, Jerry West, Michael Scott, Jr., Jonathan Gamble, and Randy Bourbon.

DeClue Funeral Home was privileged to care for the funeral arrangements for Ronnie during this time of remembrance.