Ronnie Lee Kirkland, age 55, of Mansfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011.Ronnie was a native of the Copper Basin area before moving to Missouri. He was a son of the late Offitt and Hazel Ledford Kirkland. He had worked as a private duty nurse.

Survivors include a brother, Danny (Jada) Kirkland of Norwood, MO; Nephews and Nieces, Dale Kirkland of Norwood, MO, Brandy (Chris) Hughes of Sevierville, TN, Nikki (Joe) Lee of Norwood, MO; great nephews and nieces, Damon Hughes, Jamie Kirkland, Adrian Hughes, Samantha Lee, Chandler Morrow, Kaylen Kirkland, Blake Rhodes, Tatum Raper, Samantha and Sara Lee; and his canine companion, Ouncer.

Mr. Kirkland was cremated with no further services planned at this time.