Ronnie Dean Chavis

Cheraw, SC

Ronnie Dean Chavis, 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1951, in Bennettsville, SC, to the late Claude Adam and Mary Pauline Clay Chavis.

Ronnie dedicated 2 years of his life serving in the United States Navy and 22 years serving in the United States Army, retiring with honor. Following his military service, he spent another two decades as a truck driver. In addition to his professional endeavors, Ronnie had a passion for woodworking, spending countless hours in his shop. He was also an avid fan of both the Carolina Tarheels and Clemson sports teams. Above all, Ronnie cherished the time spent with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching preaching. His faith was a central part of his life, and he often spoke about the goodness of the Lord.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Adam Chavis and Mary Pauline Clay Chavis.

Ronnie is survived by his sons, Fred Chavis (Christine) of Cheraw, SC, and Casey Chavis of Westminster, SC; daughters, Ashley Driggers (Joshua) of Bennettsville, SC, and April Bowen (John) of Gastonia, NC; brothers, Paul Smith (Teresa) of Gaffney, SC, Claude Chavis of Bennettsville, SC, Tommy Chavis (Lora) of Cheraw, SC, and JR Chavis (Donna) of Bennettsville, SC; sisters, Betty Hayes of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kathryn Irons of Bennettsville, SC, and Lora Littles (Louis) of Bennettsville, SC; and grandchildren Kailey Driggers, Jacob Driggers, Kelli Chavis, Gabriella Chavis, Jesse Chavis, and Olivia Chavis, along with one great-grandchild, Dawson Rowland.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Victory World Outreach Center in Bennettsville, SC. Burial will follow at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw, SC.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Kiser Funeral Home in Cheraw, SC.

Kiser Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for the Chavis family during this difficult time.

Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.