Ronald “Ronnie” McGiboney, 74 of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, at Abbey Hospice. He was born in Porterdale to the late Robert and Francis Smith McGiboney. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ronnie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Martha Laverne McGiboney, in 2010, his son Ronald Dwayne McGiboney, in 2012, as well as two brothers, James McGiboney and Robert “Buddy” McGiboney.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Jeff Roudebush of Covington; grandchildren Shelby Galiano of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Chase Lewis McGiboney of Covington and Katy Roudebush of Covington; great-grandchild Thomas Galiano, III of Dallas, Texas; sister, Victoria Harris of Covington; along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with Dr. Doug McCart officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to wheelerfuneralhome.com. Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington 770-786-7111.