Ron Jeter

Ron Jeter, 83, of Savannah, departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 30. He was born on June 27, 1941, in Rector, Arkansas, the son of the late William Dewey and Mattie Irene Phillips Jeter.
On April 16, 1988, he was united in marriage to Clois Heath, who survives.
Mr. Jeter honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy from August of 1958 until June of 1962. He served on the USS Roosevelt during the Cuban Missile Crisis and “Bay of Pigs” conflict. He was a former resident of Rockford, Illinois, where he worked for Woodward Governor. Ron would complete his schooling there and receive his engineering degree. He would later move to the state of Arkansas to work as a master plumber, electrician and carpenter. He worked for Bridger Farm Equipment and used his engineering skills to draw up the design for the “Marliss No Till Drill.” Ron would go on to travel all over the country training farmers on how to use it. He retired from Ripley Industries where he worked as an engineer. Mr. Jeter was a member of 1st Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Tennessee, and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.
He is survived by his wife, Clois Heath Jeter of Savannah, Tennessee; and her daughter, Dr. Kim Hawkins (Jay); sons, Alan Jeter (Pam) and Phillip Jeter, all of Paragould, Arkansas; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Jeter Presson; and brothers, Charles Jeter, Jim Jeter, and Lynn Jeter.
Ron was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.
A private graveside service was held at Savannah Cemetery in Savannah, Tennessee, with Joe Loncar officiating.