Ronald “Ronnie” Earl Smith, Sr.
Ronald “Ronnie” Earl Smith, Sr., 78, of Lumberton died Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1945, in Fairhope, Alabama, to Cleo Boutwell Smith and George RT Smith.
Ronnie was the owner and operator of Ronnie’s Garage. There was nothing he couldn’t work on. Engine to transmission- he was your man.
He married the love of his life, Linda Smith, at a very young age and they were inseparable. She stole his heart from day one. He loved his family with his whole heart and especially those grandkids and great-grandkids. When he wasn’t working at the shop, he would be fishing and hunting. He will be deeply missed by everyone’s heart he touched.
Survivors include his children, Sharon Young and her husband, Alan, of Kountze; and Ronnie Smith, Jr. and his wife, Denise, of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren, Samantha Franks and her husband, Dru, of Lumberton; Jesse Young of Lumberton; Walter Ty Young of Kountze; Josh Young and his wife, Miranda, of Lumberton; Meghan Young of Lumberton; Hunter Smith of Pensacola, Florida; and Landen Smith of Pensacola, Florida; great-grandchildren, Jazmine, Ryker, Jayke, Hunter, Dylan, Bailey, Blake, Joey, Brady, Jaxton, and Nova; siblings, Richard Eugene Smith of Jasper; Carolyn Hall of Pensacola, Florida; Diane Downs and her husband, Larry, of Pensacola, Florida; and Mary Wistner and her husband, Phil, of Vidor; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents. Cleo and George Smith; and wife, Linda Smith.
A gathering of Ronnie’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- June 26, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- June 27, 2024
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- June 27, 2024
Ronnie was the sweetest, most helpful mechanic and we depended on him tremendously. He was our mechanic for as long as I can remember and also a dear friend. I am going to miss him. My heart and prayers are with you, Sharon, and your entire family.
Ronnie will be greatly missed by our family. He was an immeasurable force in our daughter in law Samantha’s life (his grandaughter) and the two share an uncommonly fierce bond. We were always happy to see his smiling face at our family gatherings, and will miss having him as a fixture in our lives. Rest easy, Papa Ronnie.
Ronnie was such an amazing and kind man. I truly loved working with him and he will be missed tremendously. Prayers for his family.
Ronnie was such a sweet man. He was always there when I needed him. He is now reunited with the love of his life. He will surely be missed.
Prayers and Hugs,
Laura Comer-Pape
Ronnie was such a great friend to us. We are sad that he is no longer with us. He was loved by so many and we are truly going to miss him. Sending prayers for his family.
I willl miss Ronnie. He was a good friend who always met me with a smile. He was my buddy I would call and say “Help! This is happening, what do I do?” He was always there to tell me it was Ok and how he was going to help me. He knew everyone and was a very special part of my life. I love you, Ronnie❤️
Ronnie has been a good friend for over thirty years. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
Ronnie’s passing is a big loss to the Lumberton Community. A good man who would help anyone. RIP my friend and I am sure there is a Cushman in Heaven that you can ride and not fall off of. Prayers for the family.
I’m so sad to hear of your loss. Ronnie was truly an inspiration to me especially as a mentor in the automotive industry back in the early eighties. I know he had overcome some overwhelming health issues as well as life losses, but that never showed the many times I saw him. He is a counted friend and business associate. May his family be inspired by the legacy he has left you. You are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for y’all’s loss. Ronnie will be very missed.