Ronald “Ron” Eugene Jolley, Sr., age 72, of Ocean Springs passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Ron was born on September 11, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN to Wiley and Florence Jolley. He attended Opelika High School and Auburn University. Ron Worked in management at J.C. Penney's for 27 years and owned Badcock Home Furniture from 1993 until 2017. He enjoyed playing in blackjack tournaments at the Palace Casino, Fox News, supporting the republican party and had a huge love for Auburn sports.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jeanette Rice.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Elizabeth Jolley; three sons, Ryan (Heather) Jolley of Prattville, AL, Ronald Jolley, Jr. of Ocean Springs, MS, and Randall (Lauren) Jolley of Katy, TX; step-daughter, Jean Michelle (Joseph) Abbott of Coraopolis, PA; sister, Pamela Jolley of Pace, FL; grandchildren, Emily, Andrew, Simon, Aurora, Lillian, Aiden, Dylan, Steven, and JJ; and his pets, Rudy and Bella.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends may visit one-hour prior to service.