Ronnie Lee Philbeck , 84, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on November 30, 2024 at Peak Resources Gastonia in Gastonia, NC. He was born October 7, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late John Lee and Kathleen Irene Spurling Philbeck and was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Annemarie Glaab Philbeck. He was also preceded in death by 3 children, Susan Haney, Kathleen Adair, and Ronnie Philbeck Jr. and a brother, Jimmy Philbeck. Ronnie was a member of New Life Family Worship Center. He served faithfully in the US Army in artillery in the Vietnam War. Ronnie worked as a mechanic in the textile industry most of his life. In his spare time, Ronnie enjoyed fishing and was an avid reader. He loved watching old movies, especially old westerns and James Bond Movies. He was a talented dancer. He and his wife, Annemarie, enjoyed countless nights on the dance floor. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father, and loving grandfather and great grandfather. Ronnie's memory will live on in the lives of his loved ones for a lifetime.

SURVIVORS: Children: Thomas Philbeck (Sherry), Blacksburg, SC, Patricia Philbeck, Bessemer City, NC, Rebecca Lysek (Frank), Kings Mountain, NC, and Barbara Varner (Scott), Enoree, SC
Siblings: Ann Allen, Pat Martin, Roger Philbeck, Tommy Philbeck (Meli), Randy Philbeck, and Bobbie Humphries (David)
12 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. Robert Eng officiating

VISITATION: Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home

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