Ronnie was born in Ethal, WV on October 20, 1948 to James Earl & Daisy Boothe. In 1966 he graduated from Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army. During his time with the Army he did 2 tour duties in Vietnam. In 1973 he was Honorably Discharged from the Army he was decorated with the following awards and honors, Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, 2 OS Bars and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm & "V" Device. In 1975 he married Brenda. They had 2 beautiful boys Nathaniel born 1976 and Dustin born 1979. In 2002 tragically he lost his son Dustin in a car accident. Dustin left behind his dog Diva who has since been with Ronnie through everything. In late August 2009 he became a proud grandpops to Natalya. He spoke to everyone who would listen about his baby girl and how proud he was for her to be in his life. Ronnie passsed away on June 10, 2012 in Myrtle Beach, SC. He is survived by his son Nathaniel and granddaughter Natalya both of MD. Two Brother's Dan in MD, Lanny in FL. One Sister Tanya in MD. Also he has left with us Diva who is now in MD. He has been reunited with his son Dustin, Mother Daisy and Father James Earl.