Ronald D. Spell

Ronald D. Spell obituary, Jennings, LA

Ronald D. Spell

Ronald Spell Obituary

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Ronald Dale Spell
1/17/1951-4/29/2024
Ronald Dale Spell,73, passed away peacefully at his home in Moss Bluff, LA. surrounded by his family. He was born in Jennings, La. to parents Horace and Betty Spell.
Ronald graduated from Jennings High School and earned a vocational degree in Machine Shop. Ronald worked as a millwright at Lyondell-Basell and retired in 2009. He loved woodworking and building with his hands. Ronald served as a Marine Private E-1 and was 0351 AntiTKas1tMan. He was proud to have served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. He received National defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one ribbon for combat action, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Rifle Marksman Badge, and Good Conduct Medal Period Commences on June 3, 1969. Ronald was an honorable and loving husband and father, he always loved spending time with his family.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 46 years, Janet Leger Spell; children, Tammy Spell Barlow (Roger), Jeremy Spell (Jennifer), Brandon Spell, Dustin Spell (Morgan); grandchildren, Brayden Spell, Haleigh Spell, Wyatt Spell, Ada Spell, Maeve Spell, Jacelyn Bellow, Seth Barlow, Jake Barlow, and Tye Barlow; siblings, Stevie W. Spell (Jan), Micheal K. Spell (Carol), Roy Spell (Tammy), Melissa Spell.
Those to welcome him into heaven are parents Horace and Betty Spell, siblings Rudy Spell, Micheal W. Spell and Ricky Spell.
Ronald's service will be at 12:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff on Saturday May 4, 2024. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Visitation:
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff
2171 North Hwy 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611
Funeral Service:
Saturday, May 4, 2024
12:00 pm
Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff
2171 North Hwy 171
Lake Charles, LA 70611

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Johnson Funeral Home - Moss Bluff

2171 North Hwy 171, Lake Charles, LA 70611

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Loretta O'Keefe

May 1, 2024

I spent some time with Ron at his house while he was in hospice care.He had a nickname for me(Uncle Sam)lol.Still don't know how that came about ,but I told him I was there to collect his money.He said he had no money.Ron's humor with me put a smile on his wife's face.I will always cherish those moments with him will I was there.He put a smile on my face everyday I was there.He will be missed each and every day.He was the best husband,father,grandfather and brother inlaw.Will see him again in Heaven.

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