Ronald E. Kenworthy
June 25, 1944 ~ August 12, 2016
Ronald E. Kenworthy, 72 of Fort Mill, South Carolina and Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours on August 12, 2016 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was born June 25, 1944 in Mooresville, Indiana to the late James H. and Emma Mae (Timmons) Kenworthy. On August 12, 1970 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Donna (Mellington) Kenworthy and she survives.
Ron was a graduate of Monrovia High School. He worked in ramp service for TWA for 25 years; following his career at TWA he started a long and successful career in networking with AmWay for over 20 years. Ron and Donna also are the owners of First Impressions Hair Salon in Brownsburg. He was a member of the Murat Shrine.
Along with his parents, Ron was also preceded in death by his brother, Jim Kenworthy.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend Ron is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna; two sons, William Troy Lovins of Fort Mill, South Carolina and Dale Kenworthy of Fort Mill, South Carolina; three daughters, Karla Haley (Lovins) of Pittsboro, Melissa Trout (Kenworthy) of Brownsburg and Ronda Kenworthy of Fort Mill, South Carolina and 14 grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Ronald E. Kenworthy from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18 in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Memorial and Honor Gifts
P.O. Box 1000 Department 142
Memphis, Tennessee 38148-0142 in loving memory of Ron, envelopes will be made available at the funeral home. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guestbook and leave a personal message for the family.
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There aren’t any words to describe the hurt, the pain nor the grief. I am sorry isn’t enough. Troy and Nannette please know that all of you are in my prayers. We have to understand God’s plan for us all and have faith that we all will be reunited once again. He is now an angel free from pain and watching over a beautiful family that he truly loved. I love you guys you are in my thoughts and prayers.
When Ron was here in Fort Mill he could be found each morning out on his front porch. We would stop talk weather, sports. politics etc. He loved his community here. He will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Donna and all his family. Margie and Rick Willis
I had a memory of Ron this past week 11 years ago I started doing permanent Cosmetics in his salon 1st Impressions I knew that it was my gift but I was so nervous and he took me by the hand & walked over to the bank & opened my first business account. He was & is such a positive smiling spirit he was very instrumental in changing my life around. I will never forget Him. So sorry for ur loss to all his friends & family. Jeni Sherrieb
Steve and I moved here 9 years ago from Arkansas ,and I was not sure about starting over again.i stopped at the shop ,and Ron gave me a job, I knew it was were I was supposed to be . I will really miss him coming in the shop. and seeing Katie his little dog,she wood follow him everywhere he went. I know he new the Lord ,so I’ll see him again .miss him so much, Gloria
My most sincere condolences to Ron’s family and his First Impressions ‘family’ as well! He was always the sweetest man to chat with while getting my hair done. He will be soooo missed! He was truly a caring person and never knew a stranger. I am sad to hear of his passing, but God received yet another wonderful angel in Heaven!!!! Vicki Penn, Brownsburg, IN
Condolences to the family. Spoke with him frequently at First Impressions. May he rest in peace. Ron & Terri Gentry
Although I’ve been gone from 1St Impressions for 5 years now. Everytime I stopped in the salon to visit the girls, Ron was almost always there too. He always told me his door was open if I ever wanted to come back. I worked at his salon for 7 years. He was one of the sweetest men you would ever meet. Would do anything to help you out. He will truly be missed! Love always, Stephanie Robinson and family!
Sure miss you & Katie, Thanks for being such a good friend:pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2:
We will miss Ron so much. He was sweet and never met a stranger. Easy to talk to. We won’t forget him and Katie going everywhere together. I know she is grieving too without her faithful friend. 1st Impressions won’t be the same without you both.
I truly can’t put into words how much Ron meant to me. He will be missed so very much. I loved him like he was one of my Dad’s.
Ron was always quick with a smile and a joyful greeting. I have fond memories of seeing him and enjoying quick chats about life. He will be missed. My prayers to all family and friends.
I just found out that I lost a friend, a mentor that was instrumental in who I am today. He would listened to all of my excuses with a smile and then turn them around to teach me to listen to myself. He taught me the basic principals of business, the importance of building relationships as a husband, father and business owner. And one of the lowest times in my life he was there to pick me up. Years later I would randomly check in with him to talk about my businesses and would share the success stories. I wanted him to know that I became the man that he knew I could be. Thank you Ron for all of the time that you and Donna spent with Janet and myself…..we were truly blessed to have had all of those opportunities to build great memories together. I love you and will miss you my friend. Chris and Janet Brumley
Ron has been a close friend of mine since 1966 when I hired on with TWA. I have had so many funny stories to tell about him over the years. He was a dear friend, a person I could count on if I needed help, and a great person. He is probably trying right now to sell God some soap. LOL Bless you Ron. You have left a whole in my heart that can’t be filled. God bless you. Mike & Jill Davis
So very sorry for your loss! I have always loved him! Truly a great man that heaven can now enjoy:cry: God bless your family! Hugs to you, Donna! Jenny Frank (Olds) and family
I only had the pleasure of interacting with Ron a handful of times over the past 5 years. I will tell you every time I saw him though, he would treat me like family. He always had a warm smile and a loving way that surrounded him. I would always feel comfortable in his presence and could sit there and chat with him forever. He had a special gift with people, I thank him and am blessed I got to experience his gift. I know his memory will live on through stories the family and friends will share. May each of us take a lesson in love and kindness from Mr. Ron and pass it on. My prayers and love are with the family during this time.
Ron was truly such a nice man with a good heart. He treated everyone with respect. A very dignified gentlemen. He will be missed so very much. Shirley Jackson
Ron was truly a very good man. We will miss talking with him and seeing him waving to us as we drive by your house. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Marie Kolceski
I had the pleasure of knowing Ron through his son, Troy. Over the last 2+ years I’ve been around Ron numerous times. He always greeted me with the most sincere smile. I enjoyed every interaction I had with him and send sincere prayers and well wishes to the entire family.
Prayers to the entire Kenworthy family, many fond memories with Ron & Donna, in Speedway & Brownsburg – Ron was a great example of how to raise a family with love & guidance, Donna you are in my prayers as well. Kimberly Clayton Concord, North Carolina
I am sorry to that about Ronnie. He was one of the few that we went to High School all 12 Years. We also have a Picture of Missey in the bath tub when she and My son Darrell, and also Ronna Lee were 6 mo Old. We are all slowly going away. Saw Ronnie at our 50th Class Reunion, 4 years ago, did not even know he was bad. Dean Dillon, Florida.
Sorry to hear of Rons passing. We would usually talk when he would make his trips back to Brownsburg. I would let him know all the things that were going on at Town Hall. John Rabold from the car wash next door.
From the day that the Kenworthy family moved into their house on Ellen Drive in Speedway, I had a great deal of respect for Mr. Kenworthy. He was always genuinely interested in how I was doing and was always very helpful to others in the neighborhood. I learned a decent amount about how to treat others by watching him. Dan Morris
I truly enjoyed knowing Ron. He always had a smile on his face and a big hug for everyone. He loved his ‘Miss Donna’ and Katie. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ron and Donna were always great to me while I was growing up. I remember helping my Dad(Ed Church), and cousin Kim Alkire on their salon in Brownsburg. So sorry for your loss Donna.