Mount Pleasant’s self-made man who helped build Shem Creek up and gave back to the community will be remembered fondly in the hearts of many. Ronnie “RB” Boals came from humble beginnings and built his businesses from the ground up.
Always working, RB started with odd jobs as a child and worked his way up to become extremely successful. As a boy, he did everything from delivering papers and holding rummage sales to selling peanuts.
Even when he moved into the restaurant industry, he always had a sideline business. RB’s son recounts the times when his dad told him stories about growing up and having to have a cobbler replace the soles of his shoes. He would wear the shoes until there was no life left in them. Growing up not having much taught RB the importance of hard work and giving back to those in need.
this piece is quite well written. my compliments to the author and her excellent coverage in her content that had just the right touch of history and lovely insight into Ronnie.