Donald Ray Roney Sr. passed away at his son's home in Soso, Ms on Saturday December 18, 2021. D.R. was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Butler Roney of 52 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Wille A. Roney and Ollis Knight Roney, his brothers, Dale Roney, Darrel Roney, and sister, Carolyn Anderson.

Visitation will be held on, Tuesday December 21, 2021, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Centerville Baptist Church with the service beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Centerville Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Hood will officiate.

Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797.

Survivors include his wife of 6 years, Katherine Roney, his sons, Donald R. Roney Jr. (Tina), Victor Lane Roney, and daughter, Liz Roney Godkin (Kirk), Johanna Barnes (Kary), Daniel Knight (Ethel), Denise Holifield (Latrelle). Grandchildren, Brittani Lane Roney, Amber Leann Roney, Charles Ray Yates Jr., Alexandria Nicole Yates and Cole Alan Godkin. Great Grandchildren, Elizabeth Yates, Charlie Grayson, Harley Yates, Tess Roney, Kallen Roney, Lily Freeman, Rosie Freeman. Remaining siblings are Shelba Wade, Betty Saye, Glenn Roney (Olivia), Linda Laird, Freida Bunting (Tom) and Gary Roney (Barbara).

Pallbearers will be Charles Ray Yates Jr., Cole Alan Godkin, Jason S. White, Jadon S. White Robert Roney, and Bobby Locke.

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