BELTON- Ronnie Leonard Whitney, 74, of Belton, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. He was born December 13, 1939 in Muhlenberg County. Mr. Whitney was a coal miner and a member of Beechcreek Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Zula Whitney; sister, Brenda Deken; granddaughter Amanda Whitmer. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Baker Whitney of Belton; daughter, Angela (Ricky) Whitmer of Central City; grandchildren, Ricky Scott (Andrea) Whitmer of Greenville, Philip Lee Whitmer of Central City; great grandchildren, Jayden Whitmer, Carter Whitmer, RaLeigh Whitmer, Trevor Whitmer; sister, Judy (Jerry) Hope of Beechcreek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with Rev. Leamond Mefford and Bro. Floyd Steele officiating and with burial in the Old Jackson Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday after 5:00 PM at the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com