Dateline: Bakersville, NC

Ronald Burleson, age 74, of Bakersville, passed away, April 12th, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Howard and Mary Burleson of Buladean and his older brother Robert Burleson of Spruce Pine.

Ronald was kind and strong, he attended Roan Mountain Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and skeet shooting and was happiest at Unaka Rod and Gun Club.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cynthia Burleson. They have a daughter, Elizabeth Allen and her husband David Allen of Asheville. Ronald is also survived by two brothers: Larry Burleson of Buladean and Garry Burleson of Kingsport.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 3:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Pastor Russell McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Green Young Cemetery.

Henline - Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Burleson family.