Ronald Ben Gonzales

Ronald Ben Gonzales obituary

Ronald Ben Gonzales

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Woodlawn Baptist Church (Rayville, LA)

306 Oak Drive, Rayville, LA 71269

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Ronald Gonzales Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown-Holley Funeral Home LLC - Rayville on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Memorial services for Ronald Ben Gonzales, 88, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Bro. Charles Ellzey officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Mr. Ronald was born February 9, 1937 in Monroe, LA and passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Rayville, LA.

He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelmarie Gonzales; parents, John and Florine Gonzales; mother and father-in-law, Charlie and Fannie Gammill; brothers-in-law, Hoss Gammill and Roy Richardson; and nephews, Steve Richardson and Randy Richardson.

Survivors include his children, Carmen E. Gonzales of Rayville, LA and John "J.C." Charles Gonzales of Rayville, LA; sister, Jonnie Rae Richardson; brother, Ramon and Donna Gonzales; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Matthew Prine and the Northeast Louisiana Health Center staff and Richardson Medical Center staff for all the great care they gave Mr. Ronald.

Visitation will be 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville, LA.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

23

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Baptist Church (Rayville, LA)

306 Oak Drive, Rayville, LA 71269

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Woodlawn Baptist Church (Rayville, LA)

306 Oak Drive, Rayville, LA 71269

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.