Ronnie Hainor, 78, of Winfield, WV, formerly of Chapmanville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 28, 2024, leaving from CAMC Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston, WV.

He was born November 22, 1945, at Madison, WV, a son of the late Siegel Miness Hainor and Violet Workman Hainor.

Ronnie was a longtime salesman in the coal industry, which gave him the exceptional ability to connect with people. He never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone he encountered. He lived his life as a devoted Christian and was a member of the Manila Church of Christ. An avid outdoorsman, Ronnie loved hunting and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Hainor; one daughter, Cathy (Jeff) Schoolcraft of Winfield, WV; one son, Ronnie (Ladawna) Hainor of Hickory, NC; his grandchildren, Cole (Alex) Schoolcraft, Cartney Schoolcraft, Matt Hainor, and Sophia Hainor; three sisters, Peggy Seafler, Susie Turk, and Carol Summers; and one brother, Lewis (Renee) Hainor. Additionally, Ronnie leaves behind many nieces and nephews along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel at Chapmanville, WV, with Mel Gresham officiating.

Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill, WV. Pallbearers will be Chuck Hartzell, Aaron Hainor, Shawn Schoolcraft, Rusty Stanley, Eddie Brown, and David Armentrout.  Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Hainor and Cole Schoolcraft.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services at Chapmanville, WV.