Ronnie Elmer Kisling age 73 of Dardanelle passed away April 18, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 29, 1952 in Parkin, Arkansas to the late Arnold Elmer Kisling and Angie Kisling. He became saved days before he passed away, one of the many very precious memories we have of him. He worked hard his whole life, he was the hardest worker and still wanted and did work up until he couldn't. He met the true love of his life when he was 21. His first of three children, Cathy, Gary and Vicki, whom he loved as if they were his own on day one. Eight years later he welcomed his fourth child, Michael Bryant Kisling. He was a loving husband, amazing Dad and amazing Poppy to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and an amazing friend to all. He started his own roofing business when he was very young. He would get up at 3am to go to work and didn't get back until late. Mama always had a full meal with the fried potatoes he loved. We all loved them. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and he went to as many events as he could. He absolutely loved going and would take M&M's in his pocket and give to all the kids.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life of 52 years, Anna Grace Fulton Kisling; one brother, Arnold Kisling and a granddaughter, Kelsey Kisling.

Survivors include his children, Cathy Mathis, Gary Mathis (Tracie), Vicki Mathis, Michael Kisling (Shelly Massey), Melissa Kisling; brothers, Dennis Kisling (Janet), Danny Kisling (Cindy), Larry Kisling; ); grandchildren, Nikki Mitchell (Clay), Brandon Heiser, Chris Wade (Jade), Zachary Mathis (Angela), Justin Heiser, Mia Kisling, Talan Kisling, Kaylee Hefner, Amber Lowder, Chloe Crosby, Rayna Monroe Kisling and his great grandchildren, Mila, Maddox Grace, and Cam Mitchell, Caleb, Brooklyn, Khyler, Kayson, Kamdyn, Kallan, Kredance, and Riley Heiser; Jed and Linnie Wade, Seth, Chase, and Haze Mathis, Bentley Heiser, Lainey and Julian Ceballos and Macey Lowder.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle. Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M. Thursday at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Michael Williams officiating. Burial will be held at Mt. George Cemetery.

Ronnie's family would like to thank his special nurses, Jennifer Thomason, Tiffany Lane, Casey Boldrey and Jennifer Andrade for the excellent care and love they gave to him.

Pallbearers will be Talan Kisling, Chris Wade, Zach Mathis, Brandon Heiser, Justin Heiser, Chase Mathis and Clay Mitchell.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com