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Ronnie Barnett Housholder

Ronnie Housholder Obituary

Ronnie Barnett Housholder CHARLOTTE - Ronnie Barnett Housholder, age 70, of Gatlinburg, TN and formerly of Charlotte and Asheville, NC, passed away on May 8, 2012 with his family by his side. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served for nine years including time aboard the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam era, where he earned several decorations and awards for his service. He worked for GE Energy and was called to be an early responder for the 9/11 recovery to set up turbine power at Ground Zero, and later was employed by GE Wind as a Field Engineer. He was a great inspiration and teacher to his nephews and nieces. He charmed everyone with his unique sense of humor. Ronnie grew to know and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. Ray and Katherine Housholder and is survived by his wife, Sherry Housholder; brother and sister-in-law, William H. (Bill) and Pat Housholder; sister and brother-in-law, Jerrie and Sid Dodd; nephews, Sydney Dodd IV, David and Nicole Dodd and grand-nieces, Ashleigh and Lauren Dodd. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN; 865-475-3892.

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Published by Charlotte Observer from May 13 to May 26, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronnie Housholder

16 Entries

Gene Shirley

July 9, 2012

Wow. Ronnie and I spend the last half of Nuclear Power School and over two years on Enterprise together. Through two Vietnam deployments we played chess and talked for hours almost every day. He was a good friend that I lost track of when he moved from the Bay Area in the late 60's. Wish I had found him in time to say hello.

Connie Pillsbury

June 4, 2012

I met "Barnett" at Duke.. he and my husband David were fighting cancer. We only met a few times, but he was fun to be around, never lost his humour and enjoy setting down to play dominos with us who stayed up late. I am so glad he accepted Jesus as his lord and savior, I prayed many many times or sent emails only to have him said they were nice but not for him as he did not believe, so this news thrills me. I will always remember the friends we met and lost at Duke, the battle is ongoing for so many. Peace be with you my friend, and God bless you and your family.

Ron Autrey

May 23, 2012

Ronnie and I had great times disrupting classes at LEHS together. We enjoyed catching up on old times at the reunion. He was a super guy and will be missed. My condolences to his family.

Joanne Gunter

May 20, 2012

Ronnie was an amazing person with lots of knowledge and was a fun person to be agound. We all miss him. I will pray for his family as they face life without him.

Bonnie Lamb (Mayo)

May 20, 2012

Comnforting thougts go out to Ronnie's family. He had always had a special place in my heart as he was one of my brother's (Rick) best friends, and a friend of mine. We connected again thanks to the reunion. He was a very intelligent person with a great sense of humor. I am grateful to have known him.

Ronnie Orr Lilly

May 18, 2012

So Sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. What great high school memories he left with those of us lucky enough to have known him. I remember a smart, lively fellow full of humor. My condolences to his family.

Jack & Mary Ruth Garren

May 17, 2012

Ronnie was our classmate at Lee Edwards High School. He was a large part of our 50th class reunion last year as he recited from memory his famous poem Ground Zero. He was truly gifted and talented and will be missed by all who knew him. Our deepest condolences to his family -

Jerry Warren

May 16, 2012

I grew up with Ronnie, ice skkating and play hockey with golf clubs on Bryson's Bog. Lee Edwards was a real trip with hi also. What a marvelous character!

He will be greatly missed by the many who knew and loved him ........

May 15, 2012

Remember a lot of great fun with Ronnie during our Lee Edwards days. Condolences to the family,

Dave Jennings, Florence, South Carolina

May 14, 2012

Oh Ronnie, why did you go and do this. You took a piece of our heart by leaving. They'll love the story of our building the kayak and going down the French Broad River. We shoulda died then. Good that we didn't. You gave those who knew you another 50+ years of mirth. My best to those closest to you. . Paul Rifkin, still bewildered in Asheville.

Mary "Mickey" McMahan Eagle

May 14, 2012

I went to school with Ronnie at Lee Edwards. I am sure he is up in Heaven making the angels smile. God blessed him with a wonderful sense of humor. God bless and comfort his family. Rest in God's faithfulness and know that Ronnie is having a joyous reunion with all the other Lee Edwards graduates who have gone on before him.

Peggy & Bob Allen

May 14, 2012

Bob and I send our condolences to the family. We share many good memories of Ron.

Bill Plyler

May 13, 2012

Enjoyed being in High School with Ronnie. He was great! So cool!
We are planning our 50th class reunion for August and wil remember him there!

Bob Bainbridge

May 13, 2012

Was in High School with Ronnie and liked his sense of humor then and was glad to reconnect at our 50th reunion in Asheville last summer. He wrote of his experience at "ground Zero" after 9/11 which was extremely well done and his humor was intact after a long health battle. He will be greatly missed!

vince cipriano

May 13, 2012

ronnie was a very special person, he led a campaign at lee edwards of we who smoked when the threat of the outdoor smoking area being taken away, we all lit up, 50 of us, and walked down the hall to don jones office, cigarettes in hand/mouth. ronnie always smoked a pipe then wit cherry blend tobacco

Lowell Pearlman

May 13, 2012

From an old childhood friend who has many fond memories of Ronnie. He was one of my best friends many good times together.

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