Ronald Gene Warnock, age 80, of Mineral Bluff, formerly of Louisville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Pruitt of Blue Ridge, Ga.

Mr. Warnock was born November 16, 1936, in Soperton, GA to the late Delmar David Warnock and the late Mattie Pauline Page Warnock. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Joyce M. Warnock, two brothers, Donnie Warnock and William P. Warnock, Sr.

A graduate of Mercer University with a BA Degree, he also received a Master's Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forrest, NC. Ronald had served as pastor of numerous churches in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. He was currently a member of Harbor Ministries in McCaysville, GA. He was also a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the state of Georgia and had provided temporary administration services to Nursing Homes in Georgia for over 16 years.

He was a man who enjoyed spending time with his family, enjoyed history and the study his family genealogy.

Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Eleanor Sceals Warnock, three sons: Michael R. (Cindy) Warnock, Robert D. (Merry) Warnock and Steven E. Warnock; daughter, Carol W. (Lee) Arnold; sister, Paula W. Archer; grandchildren: Rebecca Warnock, Levi Arnold, Josh Warnock, Tommie A. (Jody) Nicholson, Stephanie Warnock, Quinn Warnock, Eli Warnock, Daniel Warnock, Annabel Warnock and Brantley Warnock; nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, August 5, 2017, in the Chapel of Sammons Funeral Home, Soperton, Ga. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Soperton.

A visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour before services on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Harbor Ministries, P.O. Box 388, McCaysville, GA  30555.