Ronnie Lee Felix Sr.

Ronnie "Ron" Lee Felix Sr., age 86, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026. He was born August 29, 1940, in Austin, Indiana, the son of the late Edward Peter Felix and Lola Elizabeth (Tash) Felix.

Ronnie worked as a meat cutter and served as the manager of the meat department during his 35 years of employment. Ronnie had a lifelong passion for racing and was involved in many areas of the racing world, including sprint cars, drag racing, IndyCar, and NASCAR.

He won the 1977 championship at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado Springs and was inducted into the Pikes Peak Hall of Fame in 2024. In addition to his racing career, he owned three video stores, operated two racing websites, and worked as a NASCAR reporter. He attended Heartland Baptist Church in Walter Hill, Tennessee.

Survivors include his wife: Connie Lucille (Higgins) Felix, whom he married on November 24, 1968, in Las Vegas; their son: Ronnie Lee Felix Jr. (Debbie); two daughters, Cione "Diane" Felix Beauchamp Giffin and Jennifer Louise Felix Hoganson Lemieux; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, cousins and other family members; along with sister-in-law, Bonnie Stephens (Jim); brother-in-law, Larry Higgins (Terri); nephew, Ryan Higgins; and niece, Angela Ellis.

He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Larry Edward Felix.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date and time at Heartland Baptist Church in Walter Hill, Tennessee.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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