Ronald Joseph Rollette, Jr.

Of Evening Shade, Arkansas

Ronald Joseph Rollette, Jr., son of the late Ronald Joseph Rollette, Sr. and Arlene Fay Rollette, was born October 27, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life September 10, 2025 in Melbourne, Arkansas at the age of 75.  He was united in marriage twice.  First to Beverly Darwin and was later divorced, and again to Desiree Simplott, until her death in 2016.  After working for Rollette Oil, most of his working years were spent as a stock trader. Ron spent many years in Arizona, riding his side by side and observing the interesting wildlife the desert has to offer.

He is survived by one son:  Ron Rollette of Evening Shade; one brother:  Monte Rollette of South Dakota; one sister Renee Rollette of Cave Creek Arizona; three grandchildren:  Taylor Haile, Patrick Rollette, Christian Rollette; two great grandchildren:  Trinity Panetti and Elisa Rollette, all from northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area, and a host of other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; one brother: Robert Charles Rollette; two sisters:  Barbara Johnson and Pam Massatt.

We would like to thank Elite Hospice and Pioneer Nursing and Rehab and all the team members that helped care for him. They were great.

No memorial service is planned at this time.

Cremation arrangements by:  Eddie's Family Funeral Home.