Ronald Gene Caviness, son of James Arthur and Alyene Faye (Sisco) Caviness was born December 4, 1946 in Prairie Grove, AR, and departed this life on April 16, 2017 in Fayetteville, AR at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 8 days. He worked as a teacher in Tunis, MO for 4 years and Maryetta Public School for 28 years to provide for his family. He loved fishing, boating, camping, cars, making knives and had a great love for his dog Gus. One of his favorite things though was to spend time with his family. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; James and Alyene Caviness and wife; Millie Caviness.