Ronald Brinkley

Ronald Philips Brinkley of Forsyth, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 29,2024, at the Monroe County Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ricky Niblett officiating. Interment will follow in the Forsyth City Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shiloh Baptist Church, 1530 Highway 41, Barnesville, Ga 30204. 

Ronald was born on October 25, 1942, to Troy and Dorothy Brinkley. He attended Mary Persons High School and graduated in the Class of 1960. He served in the Army and went on to work at Georgia Power until retirement. He worked at several plants around the Middle Georgia area before putting his roots down at Plant Scherer in Juliette, Georgia. 

Ronald or “Mr. Ron” as most would call him had a servant’s heart. He loved to volunteer and to help other people. He volunteered at the Circle of Care for many years. He was also devoted to volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program at the First Baptist Church. He also volunteered his time helping with anything that needed to be done with the preschool program and afterschool program at the church.

Ronald was a long-time member of First Baptist Church and loved his Sunday School Class which was the “Prime Time Sunday School Class”. He also enjoyed attending church services at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Niblett.

He wore the title of “Andaddy” with more pride than anyone could imagine. He supported everything that his family was involved in. He recently became a great-grandfather which thrilled his soul.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Sandra Speir Brinkley, in 2022; brother, Cullen Brinkley, and sister-in-law, Rose Colvin Brinkley. 

Ronald is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lee and Daphne Perkins; grandchild, Colton and Mary Kate Perkins; Great-Grandchild, Parker Banks Perkins; nephew, Frankie Williams.

Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 West Main Street Forsyth has charge of the arrangements.