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Ronnie R. Formby

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Ronnie R Formby was born on September 10th, 1943, in Hope, Ark., to Gary and Jenny Formby of Patmos, Ark. He died at his home surrounded by family on May 4th, 2016 at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife of 52 and a half years, Penny; daughter, Deanna (Rick) Ferguson of Little Rock; son, Ronnie (Dee Anna) Formby of Hot Springs, sister Robyn (Ronnie) Blasingame of Maumelle, and grandchildren, Randi, Taylor, Brock, Jack, Claire, Abby and Ally Ferguson Ronni and Wini Formby. He was predeceased by his mother, father, and brother, Gary Don Formby. Ronnie was a proud veteran of the US Army having served two tours in Vietnam. Captain Formby retired from Delta Airlines after serving as a pilot for 32 years. He was an avid gardener, sportsman, Kelly's Kamp member and a true patriot. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 7th at 1 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hot Springs. A reception will follow the service in the church parish hall. Services entrusted to Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home of Hope, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, First United Methodist Church, St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

Published May 6, 2016

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