Ronald E. "Ron" King

Ronald E. “Ron” King, 83, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on March 11, 2026, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Ron graduated from Brown County High School and built a life grounded in hard work and quiet devotion to his family. On March 5, 1965, he married Ruth Duncan, and together they shared 61 years of marriage filled with love, family, and lasting memories. A general contractor and home builder, he also owned King’s Carpet. He took pride in working with his hands, staying busy outdoors, fishing, hunting, and caring for the birds and squirrels that visited his yard. Those who knew him will remember his familiar reply of “fine, fine, fine” and his well-known fondness for spending time at Lowe’s.

Ron served in the Indiana Army National Guard and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Above all, he cherished time spent with family and friends. He will be remembered for the homes he built, the honest work he performed, and the steady love he gave to those closest to him.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth King; his children, Becky (Pat) Kiel, Rex (Julie) King, and Ryan King; his grandchildren, Jessica DeHart, Brittany (Jamey) DeHart, Caleb King, and Ashlynn (Evan) Kinniard; his great-grandchildren, Jayden DeHart, Taegan DeHart, and Noah DeHart; his sisters, Beverly Kinnane and Susie Chatham; his sister-in-law, Debbie (Gary) Ritzline; his brothers-in-law, Ronnie Duncan and Dave (Judy) Duncan; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eva King; his brothers-in-law, Jerry Kinnane, Gene Chatham, Joe Everroad, and Allen Barr; and his sisters-in-law, Carol Everroad and Mary Barr.