Ronald Wilfred Dubois

Ronald (Ronnie) Wilfred Dubois, 76, of Centerton, Arkansas went to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, September 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1939 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to George Albert Dubois and Edna May Meunier Dubois. He was the founder and successful owner/operator for 38 years of North Smithfield Auto Body in North Smithfield, Rhode Island where he lived for 53 years, and then he moved to Cocoa, Florida. It was in Florida where he met his wife of 10 years, Karen Hufford Dubois. They have lived in Arkansas the past several years where Karen grew up. Ronnie was a very dynamic, cheerful and social man. He worked hard and played hard and treated everyone with hospitality and goodness. His son, Ron, recalls that when he was growing up their home was always filled with music, friends and family singing and socializing with parties and good clean fun. Summertime was spent at a cottage by a lake where everyone was welcome. Ronnie was generous and giving of his time and he loved with passion and humor all those he associated with. He served on the North Smithfield, R.I. town council for two terms in the 1970's and served part time as a police officer. He was a strong man, a hard worker and provided well for his family. He left them a rich and lasting legacy of love. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy John Dubois in 1996; and two sisters, Eileen Gesualdi and Judith Smith. Ronald is survived by his wife, Karen, of the home; one son, Ronald Alan Dubois and wife, Jayne of Brentwood, Tenn.; Karen's daughters, Shelli Piha and husband, Aaron of Bentonville, Ark., Missi Brooks and husband, Zeke of Merritt Island, Fla.; four granddaughters, Jacqueline Dubois-Diaz and husband, Antonio, Dominique Dubois, Danielle Marie Dubois, all of Brentwood, Tennessee; and Kali Piha of Bentonville, Ark.; five grandsons, Nicholas Dubois, and a great granddaughter from Burrillville, R.I., Ethan Piha of Bentonville, Ark., Chaz, Derik and Kai Brooks of Merritt Island, Fla. He was adored by all of his children and grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2015 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Burial will be in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to Horses for Healing, 14673 Daniels Rd., Bentonville, Ark. 72712 or Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark. 72712. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be shared at Stockdalefuneral.com.