of Onia, AR
August 6, 1948 - May 7, 2016
Ronnie D. Lee, 67, went home to be with the Lord on May 7th, 2016 with his family by his side in Onia, Arkansas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at Bethany Landmark Missionary Baptist Church at Onia, Arkansas on May 11th 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Pordue Cemetery.
Ronnie was born August 6th, 1948 in Marshall, Arkansas to Willis and Elma Lee of Onia, Arkansas. He graduated from Timbo High School in 1966. After attending college he met and married Mazie June Sutterfield of Big Flat, Arkansas on June 5, 1971. They started their home in Marshall where he was a 5th grade teacher and then moved to Little Rock where he attended the Missionary Baptist Seminary. He was a Principal and Superintendent for many years following at Timbo, Hector and Delaplaine schools.
He was pastor at Bethany Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He was a farmer, gardener, historian, auto salesman, outdoorsman, and case manager. He was also a tribal member of the Northern Cherokee Nation of the Old Louisiana Territory.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Paul Dean Lee, Sr, and granddaughter Payton McKenzie Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Mazie, and three children, Jamon Lee of Russellville, Arkansas, Valorie and her husband John McCleary of Colorado, and Justin Lee; Brother Donald Lee and wife Evalee of Clarksville, Arkansas; Six grandchildren, Dason, Braden and Gracie Lee, Tre Young, Elise McCleary and Wren Lee, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of loving relatives and many close friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Bethany Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and/or Budd Creek Baptist Church Camp. The family would like to extend a special thank you to J.E. Webb, Bonnie Killebrew, Working for Jesus, and all others who helped, offered help, and prayed.
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17 Condolence(s)
Tonya & Mike Coats
Thursday, May 12, 2016
I am at a loss for words. My heart aches for Mazie, Jamon, Justin, Valorie, and family. Continued prayers for you all. We love you! God Bless!
Martha May
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Mazie, Jamon, Valorie, and Justin and family,
Dean and I were were deeply saddened to hear about Ronnie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of him as a classmate, superintendent, and a friend. It was an honor to have known him and he will be greatly missed by everyone. May you take comfort in the fact that you are surrounded by people that love and care for you, if there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to let me us know. Our condolences are with you. Love you all very much.
Dawn Branscum
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Mazie and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ronnie was such a kind and compassionate person; a blessing to all that knew him; the prime example of a true Christian. We're so sorry that we didn't get to be there today, but our love and thoughts were there. We love all of you very much and pray that God wraps his comforting, loving arms around you all.
Love,
Dawn, Ronnie and Jacob
todd horton
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
sorry to hear of mr.lees passing. he was my 5th grade teacher at marshall. I always enjoyed his class.
Garry Gammill
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
My sincere condolences for your loss I have known Ronnie for most of my life prayers for the family in this sad time may your hearts find peace and comfort.When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. God bless you all .
Dora Freeman
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
My deepest condolences to your family at this time. Mr. Lee had a very compassionate heart for children and their families. Was a wonder person to work for and with. I've known him all my life for he was the superintendent at Timbo school all my years there. Many memories will be cherished and never forgotten. May the Lord wrap his arms around your families and hold you till the comforting peace that only He can offer comforts your hearts when needed. God Bless you all.
Arriba-Flagler CSD #20
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time.
Boyce Rorie
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Ronnie was a great classmate and friend during my first 8 years of school at Timbo. We had lots of fun times playing softball when Lester Passmore was our 6th grade teacher!
May God richly bless the Lee family to fill the void during this time of loss.
Joe and Corlene Hogg
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donald G Lee
Monday, May 9, 2016
So sorry I couldn't attend. Just not able. Will miss my younger brother terribly. Love, Donald
Connie Martin
Monday, May 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss. God be with you. Connie Martin
Joyce and Ed Tudor
Monday, May 9, 2016
Mazie, Eddie and I are so sorry for your loss. You and the rest rest of the family have our sincere condolences.Prayers are with you.
Pam and Jerry Partee and niki ivy
Monday, May 9, 2016
Mazie and family
You are in our prayers.
Phyllis scoggin
Monday, May 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Ronnie touched so many lives throughout his life. You and everyone took great care of him until god called him home He will be surely missed greatly. God bless.
Bill and Betty Cooper
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Mazie, Jamon, Valorie, Justin and families. Bill and I were so sorry to hear of Mr. Lee’s passing. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that those we hold most dear never truly leave us...they live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives. May beautiful memories of him give you strength in these difficult hours and days ahead. He touched the lives of many, many people, and that will live on forever. He lived a good life and we were all blessed to have known him. I have fond memories of growing up, going to school, and working with him. Please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts. If there is any way that we can be of help in the days to come, please do not hesitate to call. We love you all. Betty and Bill
Sherry Holliman
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Mazie and family, I am sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. I know from experience your life has now forever changed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days and weeks ahead of you.
Phillip Webb
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Mazie, Jamon, Val, and Jake
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. He will forever be my favorite superintendent and pastor. He has a special place in my heart because he performed my wife's baptism.
Love you all,
Phillip