Ronald Allen "Unk" Andry Sr.

Ronald Allen Andry Sr., affectionately known as "Unk," entered into eternal peace on April 8, 2025, at the age of 85. Born to the union of the late Willie Victor Andry and the late Consuelo Beatrice Jackson Andry. He was a proud graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School (Class of 1957) and Southern University in Baton Rouge. He served his country in the United States Army. Ronald was a dedicated educator for more than 31 years in the Orleans and Jefferson Parish School Systems. He retired from Bridge City Elementary School in Jefferson Parish. Ronald, as an educator, was devoted to shaping young minds. Unk, with his nephew Kent Johnson, also managed The Bottom Line Lounge, which was owned by his nephew Lester Johnson. Together they built a successful business. Ronald was the devoted husband of Constance Charles Andry for 42 years. He was the father of Ronald Allen Andry Jr. (Syretta), and grandfather to Jayden Andry. He is survived by his sister, Consuella Doretha Andry Wynne of Inglewood, California, and by his brother-in-law Gregory Stafford, and sisters-in-law Debra S. Brooks, Lisa Stafford, and Erica Sholar. Ronald also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by 15 siblings: 5 brothers and 10 sisters. Relatives and friends, along with pastors, officers, and members of Historic Second Baptist Church, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Beecher Memorial United Church of Christ Congregational, patrons and employees of The Bottom Line, employees of Total Community Action, members of Black Men of Labor, employees of Orleans and Jefferson Parish School Systems, and employees of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans are invited to attend A Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Historic Second Baptist Church, 2505 Marengo Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. Reverend Robert B. Jackson officiating. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave. New Orleans, La. 70122Arrangements By Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 2715 Danneel Street, NOLA 70115. Information: (504) 895-4903