Ronald D. Jolliff Sr., age 81, of Metamora, Indiana died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville, Indiana.
Born September 15, 1938 in Brookville, Indiana he was one of six children born to the late Howard & Anna (Snapp) Jolliff. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
On September 7, 1958 he was united in marriage to the former Judy Ison, and she survives.
Ron was retired from the former Ford/Visteon in Connersville where he worked for over 42 years, he also drove a School Bus for the Franklin County Community School Corporation for over 16 years, in addition to helping his son at Jolliff’s Garage and Towing.
He was a member of the Metamora Church of God. In his leisure time he cherished time spent with his grandchildren & great-grandchildren; he enjoyed racing and was Owner/Crew Chief of Jolliff Racing, and loved working in the garage and junking.
Survivors include his loving wife of over 61 years, Judy Jolliff of Metamora; his son & daughter-in-law, Ronald Jr. & Jenny Jolliff of Metamora; three grandchildren, Tiffany (Joey) Britton, Brandi Jolliff, Austin Jolliff; two great-grandchildren, Kohlton & Mackenzie Britton; two sisters, Mary (Ron) Riddle of Cincinnati, Ohio and Betty Wilson of Columbus, Ohio.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Jean Boone, as well as two brothers, Floyd Jolliff and William E. Jolliff.
There will be no public services. Burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
In lieu of flowers the family directs memorial contributions to the Metamora Church of God. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Jolliff family, everyone is encouraged to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family via www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
