Ronald Dee Claybrook, 63, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Kirksville Manor Care Center.

Born February 5, 1962 in Kirksville, Missouri, Ronnie was the son of Forrest Aaron and Peggy Lou (Wiyrick) Claybrook.

Ronnie is survived by his mother, Peggy Claybrook of Connelsville, MO; his significant other, Tammy Overton of Novinger, MO; three brothers, Danny Claybrook of Millersburg, MO, Randy Claybrook of Columbia, MO, and Johnnie Claybrook of Corning, IA; one sister, Ronda Snyder of Kirksville, MO; as well as several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and one great-great nephew.

He was preceded in death by his father and one nephew, Izaiha McFarland.

Ronnie received his education in the Novinger public schools. He worked a number of years for Lambert Glove Factory and worked as a handy man. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, arrowhead hunting and the outdoors. He never met a stranger and loved visiting with most anyone he met.

Ronnie's wish was to be cremated and a Celebration of Life with his family will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2025 in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Memorial donations in memory of Ronnie may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.