LANCASTER, SC –Mr. Ronald Emanuel Avant, age 72, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was born October 12, 1950, in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson Avant and Mary Belk Avant. Ronnie worked for Morrison Textiles as a machinist for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ronnie was an avid Gamecock fan, enjoyed fishing, golfing, and going to the beach. He was a wonderful cook and enjoyed sharing recipes with friends. Family and friends were very important to him, and he loved them all dearly.

Ronnie is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Avant and Corrie Amanda Avant (Doran); four grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Craig, Blake Hunter Adams (Brandi), Alexis Marie Gregory, and Layne Benjamin Gregory; two great grandchildren, Elijah Kirkland and Ava Kirkland; his sister, Elinor Neill (Alvin); a nephew, Scott Neill (Rose); a niece, Cheryl McAteer (Sam); and very close cousins, Jason Neal and Mike Turner.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jimmy Wilson Avant.

The Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Ronnie will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Lancaster Memorial Park officiated by family friend, Rev. Larry Hinson and Rev. Gerald Montgomery. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside and other times at the home of Elinor and Alvin Neill, 2365 Shiloh Unity Rd. Lancaster, SC 29720.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Community Care (Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House), 2275 India Hook Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732.