Ronald L. Bandy Obituary (1933

Ronald L. Bandy, 89 of Clinton, IL, passed away 8:20 AM December 5, 2022 at his family residence, Clinton, IL. Services will be 11 AM Thursday, December 8, 2022 the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Rev. Michael Taylor officiating. Visitation will be 9:30 - 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Thursday at the Edinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, IL. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer's Association or the Neighborhood Care Center of Clinton. Ronald was born September 24, 1933 in Edinburg, IL the son of William T. and Nettie (Wolfe) Bandy. He married Judith E. Edwards August 4, 1961 in Edinburg, IL. Survivors include his wife, Judith E. Bandy, Clinton, IL; children, Tami (Gary) Shawgo, Peoria, IL and Von (Deanna) Bandy, Springfield, IL; grandchildren, Olivia (Alex) German, Madison (Connor) Carnduff, Evan (Reily) Shawgo, Parker Bandy, and Carly Bandy; great grandchildren, Brinley Shawgo and Owen German; siblings, Robert (Herberta) Bandy, Taylorville, IL and Darrell Bandy, Moweaqua, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and 3 sisters. Ron was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. During his life, he had worked for Lowers Furniture, Empire Gas and retired from the Warner Hospital for 17 years. He was on the Clinton Fire Dept., and the school board for 13 years, along with being past president of the Athletic Booster Club, and a Khoury League Coach. Ron loved woodworking; enjoyed the Illini, St. Louis Cardinals, but mostly he loved his grandchildren and watching their activities.