Mr. Ronald Mantooth, age 66, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life, Wednesday July 18, 2018. He was born January 1, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, LD Mantooth, brother, Robert Lamar Mantooth. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Mantooth of the residence; mother, Elizabeth Mantooth; daughter, Christie Delynn Ridley of Dalton, GA; step sons, Charles Roy Gibson III and Megan Gibson of Tucker, GA, Michael Lee Gibson of Kennesaw, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Geraldine Mantooth; nephews, Jamie Mantooth, Tyler Mantooth of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Justin Keeler, Preston Thomason.

Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ronald Mantooth will be held Monday July 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend Randy Postell officiating. Interment will follow in the Eton Cemetery with Jamie Mantooth, Tyler Mantooth, Charlie Gibson, Michael Gibson, Jason Taylor and Jason Parker serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The American Legion Post 112 will be in charge of Military Rites.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton GA 30721.

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