Ronald "Ron" Hegwood
Dates
April 20, 1959 - December 16, 2021Obituary
Ronald “Ron” Hegwood, 62, of Mitchell, SD, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.
Ronald Samuel Hegwood was born April 20, 1959, to Vernon and Helen (Robertson) Hegwood in Scottsbluff, NE. He lived with his parents until October 1963, when he moved to North Platte, NE. From 1965 to 1967 he attended Hope School in Sutherland, NE, then transferred to Sioux Falls, SD, and later attended Longfellow School in Mitchell, SD. In July of 1975, Ronald transferred to MAATC (now LifeQuest) of Mitchell, where he resided until his passing.
Ronald was known for carrying his Bible everywhere he went. He carried a bible not only to church, but also shopping, visiting, dining room, or bedroom he was always with his Bible, and his Bible was always with him.
"Ronnie, you and your happy face will be missed. We love you and expect to see you in Heaven!"
Ronnie is survived by his mother, Helen Hegwood; twin brother, Donald Hegwood of Mitchell, SD; sisters, Susan (Keith) Hunt of Oelrichs, SD and Sharon McVey of Shoals, IN; sister-in-law, Miriam Hegwood of Culbertson, NE.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Hegwood, and brother, Raymond Hegwood.
Service
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
10:30 AM
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
Cemetery
Graceland CemeteryMitchell, SD
I worked with Don but got to know Ron when he would come over to visit. He was always ready with a come back statement. I even got to experience a few of his hugs. Ron will be missed a great deal at LifeQuest. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Blessings - Ann Aalbers