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Ronald Billie, Sr. Obituary
A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held on Monday evening July 14, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the American Club 300 Cherry Street in Coplay, PA 18037. All who knew and loved him are warmly invited to join in honoring his memory.
The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall
is honored to handle his arrangements
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Treena Haggerty
July 13, 2025
Dear Paulette and family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Ronnie and my dad are back together again in Heaven. May you find comfort knowing that one day, we will see them and be with them again. Love always, Kevin, Lisa, Treena, and Amy Smith.
Ted
June 28, 2025
The greatest guy to work along side of miss him dearly
Carole Effting Lohr
June 2, 2025
I knew him as a baby when his big sister, Jean, and I played together. What a fine individual he grew up to be, and how lovingly remembered he will be to his family and friends. Dave and I send our sincere condolences.
Carole and David Lohr
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Thomas Huber
May 26, 2025
Condolences to Paulette and the Billie family. I had first met Ron back in 1972 with Fuzzy Bunny, and through the years kept in contact through bands Energy and Joyous. Goes without saying he was one of the most talented musicians in the Tri-state area. And probably beyond that. I used to tell him "You don't realize just how good you are, do you? No clue. You instantly make any band sound so much better." Plus, his background vocals always spot on, and tasteful. He was that "missing ingredient" that could elevate a good band into something great. Later in life, got to know how much even better of a family man he was. Think that is when I got to know more of the "family man" he was. Great individual that will be missed. He always had time to talk about music, past shows and remembrances, and always interested in how you were and other friends. Always had good things to say about other people.
Wonderful man. God bless you Ronnie.
Ben and Marge Rose
May 24, 2025
Dearest Paulette, I am in complete shock. Our deepest condolences to you and your family in your time of sorrow. Ronnie was beloved by all and will be truly missed but more importantly remembered as a gentle man of character who was loved by everyone. May the wonderful memories of your life together sustain you through your time of grief. Rest in peace Pappy.
Ben and Marge Rose
Jay Farnschlader
May 24, 2025
The best person I know. The best bass player i've ever worked with.
Teri Halliday
May 23, 2025
I'm am in shock.... I'm so sorry for your loss. I love you all and praying for you
Mookie Stanton
May 22, 2025
Dear Paulette and Family please accept my deepest condolences. Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care for you share your grief and wish you comfort and peace. You have and will always be family to me.
Ronnie was a talented and amazing bass player, a wonderful person and I am proud to call him my friend and brother.
"Pappy" I will miss you my friend 50+years, we created so many wonderful memories.
"Pappy" until we meet again, keep playing that bass as only you can, you will never be forgotten....Love you my brother. Rest Easy and Rest In Peace.
"Mookie" Stanton
Margarette Fritz
May 22, 2025
I remember Ron from Sears. Condolences to the family!!!!
Alex Gergar
May 22, 2025
Dear Paulette and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Ronnie was the finest bass player and falsetto vocalist I ever worked with. Our years together with Fuzzy Bunny created some of my best memories. His dry sense of humor, work ethic and his devotion to you and the kids were one of a kind.
He will sorely be missed, but never forgotten.
Alex Gergar
Caydence Dollar
May 22, 2025
I´m so glad I got to know Ron these past years, being bestfriends with his granddaughter meant seeing him often. Was such a pure soul and very down to earth. Anytime I came over I´d hear him jamming on his bass, and I can verify it never sounded bad, always fantastic. Going to miss you Ron, keep jamming out on that bass!
Curtis Dorwart
May 21, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. It is so sad. He was a great all around man, husband, father, neighbor, musician, handyman. You name it.
Doug Bitting
May 21, 2025
We will always miss this dear friend , and fellow musician... having entertained for many years with him in the band ENERGY... sharing numerous fun gigs playing together... fond memories... always enjoyed his family...rest in peace Ronnie... till we meet again!... keep slapping that bass brother!
Jim Meyer
May 21, 2025
I had a lot of fun working with Ronnie in various bands. He was a great guy and very funny with his dry sense of humor. Great bass player too. He will be missed. RIP my friend. Jim&Patti.
Chuck Hoey
May 21, 2025
I was blessed to play alongside of you as the drummer for Fuzzy Bunny all those years and what wonderful memories we created back then. Dorpy and I always considered you and Paulette more than just friends. When we moved from the Lehigh Valley I know we didn´t keep in touch all that much, but you were always in my thoughts whenever I filled in with any bands down in the shore area and I especially enjoyed coming up to Palmer Days to sit in with you in Joyous. As the song says, "heaven must have one hell of a band" and now they have a FANTASTIC bass player. Rest in peace my friend
Joe DeLucia
May 21, 2025
I remembered him well coming to gigs you guys were playing My deepest condolences to you and your family
Melody
May 21, 2025
Ron everyone who knew you were just bless I have known you from fuzzy bunny back in the day of king Arthur´s court and we talked about it a few times sabering those great memories R.I.P.my friend and play that bass in heaven every one will truely be bless hearing from one of the best of the best .
Melody Davis-Rogers
Emmitt Harris
May 21, 2025
I will miss you my friend. Over 50 years of knowing you is one the best parts of my life. Even when we were not in contact with each other, I always felt a closeness to you. Rest in peace Ronnie.
Emmitt Harris
Lisa Schaeffer
May 21, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Schaeffer
(Roy and Linda Smith´s daughter)
Larry Christman
May 21, 2025
RIP my friend, long time customer, sharing memories of playing in bands..
God bless. Larry and Jayne Christman.
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