Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Amos, 65, of Rutherfordton, NC, beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2010. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy Amos; one son, Michael Amos and his wife, Kim, of Rutherfordton; one daughter, Jennifer Shoenfelt of Rutherfordton; his mother-in-law, Ethel Carswell of Forest City; three grandchildren, Caroline Amos, Will Amos and Hunter Shoenfelt of Rutherfordton, and one step-grandson, Jason Tosto, who is currently serving in Iraq. He is also survived by two sisters, Edith Davis of Forest City and Vernell Camp of Rutherfordton, and numerous neices, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William Van and Mary Etta Amos; one sister, Ethel Amos; and six brothers, Luther, Jim, Lester, Donald, Vernon and Bobby Amos. Ronnie worked for Duke Energy for 30 years and was blessed with many wonderful friendships as a result of his work. He was a loving and faithful husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 7, from 3-5 pm, to be followed by a memorial service at 5 pm, at Crowe's Mortuary and Chapel in Rutherfordton. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, or to the charity of your choice.