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Ronnie Absher Obituary

Ronnie Gene Absher, 69, of Odessa, died at his home Monday, March 23, 2015. He was born September 28, 1945 in Sweetwater, Texas to Helen Jean and Dallas Vincent Absher. Ronnie served in the United States Air Force, serving a tour in Vietnam. He owned and operated Barrow's Flower Shop for 40 years and continued to work as an interior designer. Ronnie was a creative, detailed, big heart man that enjoyed life. He was an active member of Temple Baptist Church when it was on Texas Street. Ronnie is survived by Trish and Gail Taylor, with children Chloe and Junah from Austin Texas, Resa and Jay Russell, with children Parker, Chandler, and Evelyn from Austin Texas, Vincent and Melissa Absher with Keaton, Kollin, Korbin, and Kutter of Odessa, Texas; and several family friends. In celebration of a life full of love abundance and so much giving, please help us honor Ronnie Gene Absher, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and a once-in-a-lifetime friend. Celebration of Sharing will take place at Odessa Country Club beginning at 4:00 p.m. Following, there will be a Celebration of his Life from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., where hors d' oeuvre and drinks will be served. Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home are handling the arrangements and you can go to sunsetodessa.com to sign the guest book. Flowers may be delivered to Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home or please donate to your charity of choice.

Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2015.
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So sorry to hear about Ronnie. My sister Hazel Nesmith worked for Ronnie at the flower shop when you children were little. I also came from Waco and helped in the flower shop serveral times. Hazel and her husband thought so much of Ronnie. He was a wonderful floral designer. He was a fun person to know and work with.
I know Hazel and Stanley meet Ronnie with open arms in Heaven. Please know my thoughs and love are with each of you.
Wanda Kilstrom - Waco, TX.

WANDA KILSTROM

March 28, 2015

My heart goes out to the family at this time and in the days ahead. May you find comfort in God's words at Ps 145:18,19

Adams

March 28, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. During difficult times we can trust God to comfort and soothe us. Psalms 94:19

Racquel

March 28, 2015

Ronnie was bigger than life. I don't know anyone who liked having a good time more than Ronnie who would be the first to be there if he heard the word party. I don't think there is a florist who could outdo Ronnie' s creations. He was a true artist. My thoughts are with his family.

Martha Shafer

March 28, 2015

Ronnie was a special man who was a great mentor to me as a young floral designer. A gifted man in many ways. I'm blessed to have had the opportunity to call him friend. My love to all of you.

Kirksey Gregg

March 27, 2015

Dearest All,

As all of you know, the world lost one of the dearest, most special individuals I was ever blessed to know. His bear hugs, wonderful laugh and smile would brighten any day. The one constant through the years of knowing him was his love for his children, which I am sure transcended to their spouses and children, as well as his love for his many, many friends. He will be forever missed.

May God hold all of you in his loving arms and give you strength during this difficult time and always. I pray your love and beautiful memories will forever bring you peace and joy. He will always be watching over all of you.

God Bless,

Diana Banisky Hanway

March 27, 2015

To a wonderful gentleman that enjoyed life. You were creative, generous, kind, talented, and flamboyant all tied up in one package and I will miss you for the rest of my life. Mary Lou

Mary Lou Birney

March 26, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss Ronnie. Death was not God's original purpose for us. It is something for which we can never be completely prepared. The Bible says: "Time indefinite God has put in our hearts" (Ecclesiastes 3:11) He created us with the desire to live forever. And he opened the way for that desire to be fulfilled at John 3:16. May these thoughts comfort the family in this time of grief.

D. Smith

March 26, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathies and prayers to the family. He always made me laugh! Melissa Harvey

Melissa Harvey

March 26, 2015

Ronnie what a joy to work with you on many crazy wedding adventures! Always time for a giggle and a laugh. We surly will miss your sweet face.

Peggy Parkinson

March 26, 2015

Ronnie was one of the most talented floral designer that I had ever came across and I had the honor of him using his talent by him working for Gigi's Design. He was such a loving man with a heart of gold and he loved his children, grandchildren and all friend's like his own family. I will miss his big smile and hug each time we seen each other, but I know that he is walking with JESUS who he lived for daily. I will miss you, my friend. Love and prayers to each family member and friend. Nancy Plunk

Nancy Plunk

March 26, 2015

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Odessa Country Club

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Celebration of Life

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Odessa Country Club

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6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX 79762

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