Ramon Roddy Bione-Christopher, IL

Ramon Roddy Bione, age 86, of Christopher, passed away on January 18, 2026, at Manor Court in Carbondale, Illinois.

Ramon was born on May 28, 1939, to Angelo and Chloe. He was a proud graduate of Christopher Community High School, Class of 1957. He grew up working alongside his family at Bione Truck Service, where he learned the value of hard work and responsibility. In 1971, he purchased and began operating the business, continuing the family legacy with dedication and pride.

In 1968, Ramon met Diana Moyers, the love of his life. They were united in marriage on August 30, 1973, and shared 52 wonderful years together.

Ramon dedicated a lifetime to service. In his early twenties, he joined the fire department, where his leadership and commitment led him to serve as Fire Chief for ten years. His sense of duty began even earlier, as he served in the National Guard during his junior and senior years of high school before enlisting in the United States Army in 1958. Beyond his frontline service, Ramon served on the executive board of the Coal Belt Fire Protection Association and participated in Civil Defense, leaving a lasting impact on the safety and well-being of his community. He was a lifetime sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, reflecting his appreciation for conservation and the outdoors.

Ramon is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Bione; his niece and nephew, Jill (Moyers) Beaver and Steve Beaver, whom he thought of as a son; and his great-nieces, Amanda (Neal) Evilsizer and Ashton (Tyler) Parrish, whom he viewed as his grandchildren. They were a light in his life and he loved them dearly. He is also survived by Ashton and Tyler’s daughters, Amma and Rosie Parrish; bonus grandson Brian Evilsizer; and his favorite fur granddog, Izzy, the Chihuahua.

Additionally, Ramon is survived by his brother, Angelo (Debbie) Bione of Lawrenceville, Georgia; sister-in-law Shirley Bione of The Woodlands, Texas; nephews John (Kelly) Bione of Red Bud, Illinois and Steve (Wendy) Bione of O’Fallon, Illinois; niece Susan Bione of Dayton, Texas; niece Rhonda (Allen) Barlow of Orange Park, Florida; niece Shelly (Jeff) Kight of Lexington, South Carolina; nephew Steve (Carla) Stone of Middleburg, Florida; nephews Jaime (Antoinette) Moyers of Zeigler, Illinois, and Jason (Marion) Moyers of Marion, Illinois; along with several great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and many lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Guido and Margherita Bione and Thurman and Alice Roddy; his parents, Angelo (Dorothy) Bione and Chloe (Glenn) Burnett; his brother, Donald Bione; and William “Bill” Morgan, who referred to Ramon and Diana as his parents. He was also preceded in death by his father- and mother-in-law, Rufus and Emily Moyers; brother- and sister-in-law Sam and Yvonne Moyers; and sister-in-law Marlene Stone.

Funeral services will be held on January 24, 2026, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, Illinois, with Brother Don Wright officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Ramon will be laid to rest at Zeigler City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Veterans Honor Flight.

Ramon will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to family, community, and service, and for the quiet strength and kindness he shared with all who knew him.

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