Ronnie Douglas Ables

Ronnie Douglas Ables passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, while attending church services. Ronnie was born in Hampton, AR on January 15, 1962, to John Edward Ables and Myrtis Ables.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Ables; his mother, Myrtis Ables; and one infant brother, Johnny Ables.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of nearly 17 years, Rebecca Ables, of Hampton; two brothers, Randy Ables (Angie), of Hampton, and Tim Ables (Anita), of Kilgore, TX; two daughters, Jessica Alanis (Brandon), of Vilonia, and Linley Riedmueller (David), of Conway; and three stepsons, Adam Jones (Amber), of Fordyce, Jim Jones, of Bella Vista, and Matthew Holloway (Jodie), of Hampton. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Justin Jones, Bailee Jones, Weston Jones, Harper Holloway, Hollis Holloway, Luca Riedmueller, Haylen Holloway, Dallas Alanis, Lillian Riedmueller, and Wilson Holloway; and three great-grandchildren, Jasmine Jones, Jaylen Jones, and Jade Jones.

Ronnie was a Christian who loved his church and loved helping people. He was a master plumber and owner of Ronnie Ables Plumbing, Inc. He began working for Mr. ET Buzbee while still in high school and remained in that profession for 45 years. Even though he tried to retire, he still received calls daily and was always willing to help when he could.

Ronnie will be greatly missed by his many friends and family, but we take great comfort in knowing he is at peace and in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hampton First Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Rickey Smith and Rev. Dustin Sanders officiating. Burial will be at Moore's Chapel Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Braden Hargis, Mark Strickland, Cody Ables, Wesley Ables, Jonathan Ivy, Thomas Ivy and Ben Newton. Honorary pallbearers are Cody Vaughan and Benny Roark. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.