Ronald Stoddard

Ronald Stoddard was born on February 9th, 1934, and died on January 5, 2026.

In his 91 years of life, he has blessed this Earth by the care and compassion that he gave. Few might know Ronald as a preacher, but he was in his earlier life, he also had the opportunity of building churches and preaching sermons in Jamaica and here in New York.

He was a humble quite man that shared a tremendous and deep love for his family. He believed in doing things the old fashion way by reading his bible daily, and found joy in the simplest things in life, whether it being the songs that he sang while playing his guitar- especially on a Sunday evening, the passion he displayed when making his banjos, or the meticulously carpentry work he did and even his unique fashion sense.

Ronald was known as a helpful and generous man who would go out of his way to help anyone and asked for nothing in return. He will be sparky missed.

He is survived by his children, Arlene Stoddard, Anthony Stoddard, and Moses Vassell Stoddard. Daughter-in-law: Clauret Stoddard and Son-in-law: Glydon Wisdom

His Grand children: Nerissa Jackson, Michelle Stoddard, Melesia Stoddard, Stresson Stoddard, Craig Stoddard, Shamar Stoddard, Melony Stoddard, Omar Stoddard, Christian Stoddard, Jeremy Stoddard, Mikel Stoddard and Deno Stoddard.

His Great-grand children: Orion Law, Onora Law, Aalya Fenelon, Asher Jackson, Jacob Jackson and Denora Stoddard.