Ronald C. Antonacci

Ronald C. Antonacci of North Little Rock joined the Lord on December 29, 2010. "Brother Ron" was born in North Little Rock on March 22, 1938 to Tuley and Agnes Antonacci. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eldest son, Scott Antonacci. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ruth Antonacci; sister, Betty Martin of Seabeck, Washington; sons, Todd Antonacci of North Little Rock and Mark Antonacci (wife Natividad) of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren, Joseph Antonacci (wife Monica) of Conway, Michael Antonacci (wife Jessica) of Sherwood, Karen Antonacci of Houston, Texas, John Sabolaan of Jacksonville, and Juliet Longwill of Hot Springs; and seven great grandchildren. Ron graduated from North Little Rock HS in 1956 and attended Henderson State University and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a long time employee of Capital Savings & Loan and FirstSouth Savings & Loan before starting his own Realty Appraisal business, Realty Consultant and Appraisal Company, in 1993. He was a past President of the North Little Rock Sertoma Club, former member of the Little Rock Kiwanis Club, and a member of the North Pulaski Board of Realtors. Ron served as a deacon for Indianhead Lake Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Ron had a quick wit and enjoyed traveling across the country and going on ocean cruises with his wife and friends. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m., Friday, December 31, 2010 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400). Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Indianhead Lake Baptist Church, 8601 Indianhead Dr. Sherwood, Ark. 72120. After the service at the church there will be viewing at the funeral home. Committal service will be Monday, January 3, 2011 at 10:30 a.m., at Rest Hills Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Indianhead Lake Baptist Church, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.