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Rev. Ronnie Estes
1947 - 2022
Rev. Ronnie Estes
1947 - 2022
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Rev. Ronnie Estes Obituary
Rev. Ronnie Estes (James Ronald Estes, Sr.), pastor of Lake City Baptist Church, known to his many friends and family as Brother Ronnie, Preacher, and Pop, was healed of his battle with cancer and was peacefully ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on June 4, 2022.
Ronnie was born on April 17, 1947 in Laurel, MS. He graduated from R.H. Watkins High School in Laurel, and attended Mississippi College in Clinton, MS. Having been called into ministry, he then attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, completing his Master of Theology degree in 1972. Ronnie served as a devoted pastor for over 50 years in Ellisville, Mississippi, Bogalusa, Louisiana, and West Point, Mississippi before moving to Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1981. His passion was ministering to the needs of people and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. The joy of Ronnie’s life was also found through his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as Pop. Ronnie loved to laugh and joke, never met a stranger, and made a friend for life wherever he went.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, James Ronald Estes, Jr. (“Jamie”) and Shem of Fayetteville, AR and his daughter, Jennifer Lynn Foote of Gonzales, LA; five grandchildren: Mackenzie Lynn Turton and Trey Thompson of Gonzales, LA; Hunter James Estes and Corie of Fayetteville, AR; Hayden Andrew Estes of Fayetteville, AR; Blaise Alan Foote of Gonzales, LA; and Emma Claire Estes, of Fayetteville, AR; two great-grandchildren, McKenna Elise Thompson and Kenleigh Claire Thompson; his brother, Dr. Clifford B. Estes, Jr. and Becky of Shreveport, LA; nieces, nephews, a host of friends, and his special friend, caregiver, and extended family members, Candace Moseley and Gene and Tinley, of Lake Charles, LA.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Hardy Estes, and his parents, Clifford B. Estes, Sr. and Annie Lois Estes.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 7, at Lake City Baptist. The Rev. Bobby Ready will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00PM until 8:00 PM on Monday at Johnson Funeral Home on Lake St. and from 9:00 AM until time of services Tuesday at the church.
The family would also like to give special thanks to Dr. Michael Broussard, and his team of wonderful medical care providers.
18 Entries
John and Claire Hair
July 22, 2022
Claire and I will never forget Pastor. for the brief time we knew him in 2014-15 he was a wonderful friend and shining example of true Christianity. He will be remembered in this family and his example of Christian living we can only hope and pray to live up to. We have never forgotten him. Rest in peace dear brother.
Darlene Hooker- DeQuincy, La.
July 18, 2022
I met Dr. Estes at Lake Charles Bible College at New Covenant Faith Baptist Church. He was a Bible Scholar and a lover of God´s people! I´ll always remember my time of study! for the family and congregations he served!
Alex, Austin & Stella
June 7, 2022
Our sincerest condolences and prayers for Brother Ronnie´s loved ones at this time. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love during this time. Brother Ronnie has had such a special place in the hearts of everyone who knew him. My most cherished memory of him was him speaking to me at my great-grandfather´s funeral and how he helped ease my fears and sadness during that time. Brother Ronnie also meant a great deal to my grandmother, Helen Takacs, and we will cherish his memory in our hearts forever. We love you.
Lawanna Horton
June 7, 2022
My prayers go out for all of Preacher's family, church family, and friends. He was my Pastor for many years, he Baptised me and was a Godly influence in my life.
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Chuck Lejeune
June 6, 2022
Ronnie was a wonderful friend and pastor who helped me at a difficult time through ministering to me when 1 of my children was sick. Praying for his family.
Rod and Donna Gilbreath
June 5, 2022
Prayers for all. Paster Ronnie married us. We will be married 50 yrs.in August. He was a wonderful man.
Melony Knab
June 5, 2022
Your dad is one of a kind. You and yours will be in our prayers.
Ellen Robinson in White Hall, AR
June 5, 2022
I know I speak for many when I say our pastor forever changed my faith journey with Jesus for the good. He was a gifted Bible student & speaker, but, as the Lord told Samuel, God looks at the heart, and it was the pastor's heart for Jesus that made his ministry so special. It was never about himself... he humbly gave all for God's glory. Sending my sympathy & prayers to his dear family & friends & my church family in Lake Charles.
Robert Hester
June 5, 2022
The best pastor anyone could ask for. We will never know all the lives that he has touched. Rest in Peace, Preacher.
Robert Hester
June 5, 2022
The best pastor anyone could ask for. We will never know all the lives that he has touched. Rest in Peace, Preacher.
Dianne Malveaux
June 5, 2022
Please know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad and grandpa will be sorely missed.
Linda Landreneau
June 5, 2022
So Very Sorry To Hear of Brother Ronnies Passing, Sending Love & Prayers To The Family....
Gladys Wojcik
June 5, 2022
We are saddened by the loss of Brother Ronnie. He was a good pastor and friend. Prayers for your family.
The Calvin and Florence Mitchell family.
Buck Duplechin
June 5, 2022
I am sorry for your loss, Bro Ronnie was a good person and blessed as a preacher.
Lance Miller
June 5, 2022
Brother Ronnie was a great man and will be missed.
Roderick and Lenora Poole
June 5, 2022
Rest In Peace, good and faithful servant
Gail Vincent
June 5, 2022
Our hearts are broken yet we can rejoice in knowing Bro. Ronnie is with our Lord. So thankful for his Godly influence in my life. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and his church.
Andrew Jackson
June 4, 2022
He was a great preacher even back to the days of boulevard Baptist. He helped me set my like on track when I was younger and will be missed.
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