Floyd "Ron" Wimpy

RON WIMPY Floyd Ronald Wimpy, 86, passed away October 18, 2019 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sue Dodillet Wimpy, son Mark Wimpy (Karen) of LeRoy, Illinois, daughter Kay Yurigan (Mike) of Vero Beach, grandsons Jake, Adam and Ben Yurigan, cousins Billy Harold Wimpy (Doris) of Centralia, IL, Robert Coltrin (Sue) of Peoria, IL and Janet Moberly of Peoria, IL. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews including Gary Sprehe (Judith) of Lubbock, Texas and Linda Sprehe of St. Louis, Missouri. Ron was born in Centralia, Illinois on January 14, 1933. He earned his Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University and served in the US Army. Ron felt fortunate to work among friends at the Regency Windsor Companies for 47 years prior to his retirement. Ron lived most of the past 45 years in Vero Beach, FL. A fierce competitor and multi-sport athlete, Ron focused on excelling in basketball. He is part of the winningest high school basketball program in the nation at Centralia High School. He was honored to be a member of the Centralia Sports Hall of Fame. Ron is also a member of the Sports Hall of Fame at East Texas Baptist University and is a Chuck Converse All American. Ron enjoyed local high school sports and was happy to coach and mentor young athletes. Ron’s ambitious nature was balanced by his sense of humor and ability to tell jokes. In recent years, Ron took his competitive spirit to the golf course, proudly displaying his two Hole In One trophies. At Community Church of Vero Beach, Ron spent many years devoted to Men’s Bible Study. He served in multiple capacities including Deacon and Usher. A Memorial Service for Ron Wimpy will be held Friday, October 25, 2019 at 2pm at Friedens United Church of Christ in Irvington with Pastor Stacy Tate officiating. Burial will follow at Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery in Irvington. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Community Church of Vero Beach, Florida on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10am. Contributions in Ron’s memory can be made to VNA Hospice of Vero Beach 1110 35th Lane Vero Beach, Florida 32960 or Crossover Mission 1965 42nd Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Wimpy Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Floyd "Ron" Wimpy

January 14, 1933 - October 18, 2019