Mr. Ronnie Melvin Dale, 73, of Valdese, passed away on Saturday December 28, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Dale was born March 23, 1951, in Burke County, a son of the late Buford Melvin and Ruth Costner Dale. He retired from the shipping department of Capri Industries, Inc. and after many years of service at Burke Yarns, Inc. Ronnie always enjoyed taking road trips with his wife and going to the Friday night car shows.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granny, Maude Costner who meant all the world to him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Barbara Jean McEntire Rhyne Dale of the home, daughters, Suzanne Rhyne Starnes of Drexel, Janice Rhyne Kizer (Mark) of Drexel, a son Neal Rhyne (Cindy) of Valdese and a sister, Teresa Dale Causby (Randy) of Valdese. Also surviving are his five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Ronnie will be greatly mjssed.He meant alot to me.Enjoyed our talks on the phone and visits.Jean I’m so sorry for your loss.Love you.Teresa and Randy you are in my prayers and I love you.
Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Teresa. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Ronnie would always keep an eye out making sure my uncle and grandma was always good. He was a gentle soul. The more I got to know him the more he would talk. I know heaven got another great angel.
Jean and Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss. I truly hope your good memories will bring you comfort and a measure of peace. God bless.