Ronald Gene Shook

Ronald Gene Shook, 68, of Gravette passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Bentonville. He was born in Fayetteville on March 4, 1945, to the late Earl Alexander and Vivian Estelle Potts Shook. Following his service in the U.S. Air Force, he was a professional truck driver for more than 35 years. He enjoyed watching dirt-track races, football games and John Wayne movies. Although he enjoyed taking care of his lawn, he loved living life with his family. He was also a member of Monte Ne Baptist Church in Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Shook. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Shook of the home; two daughters, Melissa Shook of Tulsa, Okla., and Kelly (Don) Stephens of Gravette; a son, Brian (Shawna) Shook of Gentry; a sister, Loava Pendley of Bentonville; a brother, Kenneth (Dixie) Shook of Tontitown; and three grandchildren, Brian Shook Jr., Dakota Stephens and Dalton Stephens. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Monte Ne Baptist Church, 1610 Monte Ne Road, Rogers, with interment to follow at Rogers Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Circle of Life Hospice at Legacy Village, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.