Ronnie Randoff Croft

Ronnie Randoff Croft, 78 of Benton, KY passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Marshall Co. Hospital in Benton, KY.

Born Sunday, May 21, 1944 in Crittenden Co., KY, he was the son of the late Randolph Croft and the late Burnice Watson of Salem.

He was a retired over the road truck driver for over 50 years and was also known as the Whiskey Man. He then drove local for WastePath and Nelson Trucking. He was a member of Briensburg-T.L. Jefferson Masonic lodge #401 and a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. He never met a stranger and enjoyed spending time with his family and camping, where he was known as the grill master.

His life began when he married Johnnie in 1992. They became a blended family which included the Bohannon family who welcomed him as a beloved brother, the late H.B, the late Sissie, the late Martha, Debbie, Gary and Rita.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Johnnie Hunt Croft; sisters, Diane Jones husband Steve, Judy Willbanks, Lucille Fraley husband Ricky, Aunt/Sister Brenda Marshall husband Bill;  sons, Terry Hunt wife Kathy, Michael Hunt wife Marcia; daughter, Tammy Hunter husband Stoney; grandchildren, Michaela Walker husband Brandon, Matthew Hunt, Jordan Duncan, Morgan Tinsley husband Jeffrey, Andrew Stallons, Adam Hunter wife Deb, Greg Stone, Sandy Hewson, Brian Brantley wife Robyn; and great grandchildren, Jaiden, Knox, Charlie, Braylynn, Wesley, Audrey, Owen, Lyla, Lucy, Addison and Canyon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, J.L. and Wilma Bohannon; and daughter, Michelle Stokes.  

A Funeral service will be at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Collier Funeral Home, located at 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY 42025 with the Bro. Joel Frizzell officiating. Masonic Rites will begin at 4:00 PM with the service to start immediately after.

Interment will follow in Everett Cemetery, Benton, KY.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Collier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be sent to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.