Ronald Dean Runsick, age 49 of Ash Flat, Arkansas, died Friday, November 29, 2013 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born July 13, 1964 in Batesville, Arkansas to Gene Edward and Evelyn Sue (Branscum) Runsick. He was a store manager of Steven’s Nutrition in Highland. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Gene Rusick; his paternal grandparents, Herman and Evelyn (Stewart) Runsick; and his maternal grandparents, Homer and Gracie (Frazier) Branscum. Survivors include his parents Gene and Evelyn Sue Runsick of Ash Flat, Arkansas; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside Services will begin Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Cemetery located south of Ash Flat with Tommy Boles officiating. Pallbearers are Marsh Davis, Allen Williams, Brian Martin, Scott Runsick, Randy Runsick, David Runsick, and Stewart Runsick. Honorary Pallbearer is Curt Wiggins. All arrangements are by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Arkansas. www.tricountyfuneralhome.com