Ronald Dale Holman "Spone" was born on December 8, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to Minnie L. Holman. He was raised and attended school in East St. Louis, Illinois.

At 19 years old, Ronald enlisted in the United States Army. He served 6 years in the military. After receiving an honorable discharge, Ronald entered the workforce as self employed. Ronald's mother preceded him in death. Spone was very private and meticulous, Ronald loved walking and going to Bingo.

Ronald Dale Holman "Spone" departed this life on Friday, July 13, 2018 in East St. Louis, Illinois. He is survived by his son, Ronald Holman, Jr.; his daughter, Rhonda Holman; two aunts, Hallie Haywood and Verna Murdock; three special cousins, Barbara Jean Saine, Donna (Na-Na) Johnson and Vena (Tricee) Warfield and a host of other cousins.