Ronald H. "Ronnie" Barnes, 62, of Washington, IL died at 10:24 pm Thursday, June 17, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on July 17, 1958 in Peoria, IL to Ronald C. and Elsie Barnes, he married Donna L. Smith on October 24, 1981 in Washington, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mary Tribbett (Thomas Shafer) of Bellevue, IL and Caryle (Mark) Thompson of Sunnyland, IL, 7 grandkids; Jordan, Jonathan, Dillon, Trayton, Bradon, Marky and Isaac, and 2 great-grandchildren, Jonathan Michael and Phoenix Marie and 3 sisters; Linda (Bill) Davis of Sunnyland, Anna (Jeff) Luncsford of Elmwood, IL and Margaret (Howard) Schoenman of Creve Coeur, IL. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Howard, grandson, Devon Michael, his father Ronald C. Barnes, nephew Troy Davis, mother Elsie Lawrence and stepfather, Jack Lawrence. Ronnie was a proud US Army Ranger veteran and belonged to the American Legion Post #100 in Washington. He worked as an over the road truck driver for many years and enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards with his family, and woodworking. Ronnie was a devoted and loving husband to Donna, taking care of her daily. A celebration of Ronnie's life will be from 2-6 pm, Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the American Legion Post #100, 211 Legion Rd. Washington, IL 61571. Military honors will be accorded during the celebration at 4 pm. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or to a fund for Donna's continual care, c/o CEFCU.