Ronald Wilson Spivey, age 80 of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at his home.Ronald was born April 28, 1946, in Lynnville, TN to Wilson and Mildred Burgess Spivey. He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of New Zion Baptist Church, retired HR manager at Timken, and an avid sports fan. He loved cheering for the Richland Raiders and The University of Tennessee, whether it was football, baseball, or basketball, Ronald lived a life defined by loyalty, laughter, and an unshakeable love for the game. He approached sports not just as a pastime, but as a way to connect with the people he loved most. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Wilson and Mildred Spivey; his son Keith Spivey; sisters Dale Britton and Louise Simmons.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Keith Spivey Memorial Scholarship Fund at First National Bank.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 6-8pm at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2pm Monday, November 16, 2026, at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with interment to follow in Giles Memory Gardens.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Gay Spivey of Pulaski; brothers Wayne Spivey (Imogene) of Lewisburg, Joe Spivey (Margie) of Franklin; sister Elaine Weakley (Randy) of Rogersville, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
