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Lee Barnhill posted a condolence
Saturday, November 9, 2024
My favorite memory of Ron covers a few day’s time but is ongoing through my daughter Lucy.
One night at our Wednesday night men’s group at St. Marks, Ron was leading the lesson and we were discussing prayer. He posed the question, “do y’all pray to the Holy Spirit?” It was a great discussion about well, we pray to God and Jesus but never thought about praying to the Holy Spirit. Well the next morning during my prayer time I prayed to the Holy Spirit and for it to move in my life.
Later on that day we got a call from an adoption agency that our adopted son’s parents were having another baby and would we consider adopting her. This was nowhere near our radar and out of the blue. We said yes and later that day Lucy James Barnhill was born.
I told Ron, “see what you did?!!” I prayed to the Holy Spirit and another kid came out of the blue! It was always our “poke at each other” thing. Lucy and Ron will be forever linked in my heart because of this.
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Justin Jones uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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When I think of Ronnie, I think of someone who was always positive, encouraging, and patient - really the best uncle a boy could ask for.
So many of my best childhood memories are from trips to Pa John’s, where we so often spent time with Ronnie, Judy, Rachel, and Robin. Over time those became travels to Hot Springs, to bowl games, and skiing with the Tisdales.
As I think back, I’m struck by how many formative experiences doing what would become some of my favorite things happened on those trips. Ronnie took me to my first Mississippi State football game and he was there for some of my first times fishing, skiing, and playing golf. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that those became some of my favorite activities. He had a way of gently encouraging you to try something new, and the patience to guide you through it. He made new challenges approachable and fun. Watching him do something made you want to do it as well as he did, and he was always willing to help show you the way.
I am incredibly grateful to have had him in my life. I will remember him as the fun, loving, kind uncle, the patient fisherman, and the graceful skier and golfer. I will miss him dearly.
- Justin Jones
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Andy Brown posted a condolence
Monday, October 21, 2024
I just recently started attending the Men's Roundtable group, and, unfortunately, I did not know him as well as many of our other members. I got to meet him in person recently and had the opportunity to pray over him with the other men on a Thursday morning. I am grateful for the stories I have heard and will continue to hear about his integrity, faith, and love for his family. His legacy and memory will continue to impact others for many generations.
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Steve Jones uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 18, 2024
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David Jones posted a condolence
Friday, October 18, 2024
I could not have asked for a better brother in law. I always looked forward to seeing him and of course the rest of the family. I can not remember him saying an unkind word about anyone. He was such a gracious person. I will miss him so very much. David Jones
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Dot and Stanley Reedy posted a condolence
Friday, October 18, 2024
So many wonderful memories of Ron!
Church and Sunday school- teach with compassion and knowledge and the one main goal of sharing Jesus Christ with others
Loved our parties and delicious food
Love of all Members
Family-Judy, the love of his life, his girls Rachel and Robin and his boys Ross and Rivers
His Mama -devotion, love and caregiving
Talking about his sister and Daddy
His brother and his family
All family members
Miss. State- Tailgating- the love and being with friends and family
Loved to win
Relay for Life - always there to help even staying up all night in the track
Oasis- the back yard ,God’s beauty , surroundings of nature
Caregiver!
Round table Mens groups!
Sense of humor !
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Steve Jones uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Steve Jones uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Elise Blackshear posted a condolence
Thursday, October 17, 2024
I consider ourselves lucky to have moved into our house 6 years ago next to Ron and Judy. Naomi was maybe a little over a year old and we didn’t know anyone near us. Ron and Judy brought us breakfast to welcome us to the neighborhood and have been nothing but kind since that day.
When a tree fell in our yard, Ron was over the next day with a chainsaw. Of course, we all know how poor Ron ended up with a bandaged head! We joke about this, how we almost killed our neighbor, but I think given the chance he would have done it again, that’s who he was.
When a storm rolled in as I was out back digging, Ron was calling over the fence that I’d better hurry inside. No doubt an instinct he had from raising 2 girls of his own!
When Naomi started to wonder too far in the back, Ron was watching to make sure I knew where she went. Always looking out for others!
A million other small, seemingly insignificant conversations at the mailbox or the backyard. Jokes about how he was glad he was picking up sticks in the backyard as he watched me pick up after my dog. We will miss all of this.
When Natalie was born a few years ago I remember being so excited running into him getting the mail when she was just a few weeks old and getting to show her off to him. He had a way of making us feel like more than just neighbors. I have a sneaking suspicion he had that effect on everyone.
It tickles me to now see Ross, Rivers, Natalie, and Naomi scooting around together and I know how much Ron loved it as well. A couple of weeks ago, he brought a chair out to watch the kids zoom around. I could tell his body was tired. But his eyes watching those kids were anything but tired. I know how proud he was of his family and how much he cherished them.
We are grateful to have known Ron, even if for only 6 short years.
-The Blackshear family
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Whitney Lightsey uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Memories of Mr. Ron...I have to start with his mastery of surprise encounters. We had several over the years. I always thought of him as omnipresent, because he was literally everywhere lol! Walmart, walking around campus at Mississippi State, camp grounds, restaurants etc..
Our last surprise encounter was several months ago at Primos. I was standing in line, minding my own business, when someone tapped me on the shoulder. I looked, and no one was there. I looked the other way and bam there was Mr. Ron, laughing because I nearly jumped out of my skin. He had jokes like that. We talked about my kids and Ben, We talked about Mrs. Judy, Rach, Robin and the boys. I asked how he was feeling, he said "today is a good day." He ended the conversation the way he ended almost every conversation I had with him "call Rachel, ya'll need to get together." I heard it a little different that time. I heard, friendship is important, I heard be a good friend to my kid. That would be my last conversation with him. And one I will cherish.
He always made me feel welcome and comfortable and enjoyed offering tidbits of advice when he could. One of those times was about 13 years ago. I was a struggling newlywed. He and Rach invited me to go geo caching. My first question was "what is geo caching?" My second question was "are ya'll sure you want me tagging along?" It was a beautiful day, that I was failing to enjoy in my melancholy. We were walking through the woods near Pelahatchie Bay, the sun was beaming through the trees, the temperature was perfect. Mr. Ron stopped all of the sudden and put his arm out to stop me, I thought he had found something. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath and said "sometimes you just need to get outside and get some fresh air." I remember feeling emotional when I realized he knew I was having a hard time. He was good at making it known that he cared.
Just being allowed to be a part of moments he shared with his family meant a lot to me.
My favorite of these moments by far was watching him become "Papa Ron."
Rachel asked if I would make something special for she and her family to open to reveal the gender of her first child. I was so nervous, it had to be perfect. It was close to Christmas and Rachel wanted to unwrap it like a gift. How do you tell your best friend what she is having? You don't. You let the people she loves most tell her. I didn't look in the envelope because I was worried I would let it slip. I told her family I needed their help and they said "say when." When I showed up at Mr. Ron and Mrs. Judy's with 3 blank canvases for them to hold up, ofcourse, Mr. Ron tried really hard to get me to tell him lol! But I genuinely had no idea. "just hold up the canvases and make your most excited faces." Mrs. Judy's expression was by far the best lol! The closeness they share has always been so amazing to me. I photoshopped the gender on the canvases. I'm pretty sure Rach was mad before she was glad because she thought I let the cat out of the bag lol! But I promise "Papa Ron" was surprised Rivers was a boy. Watching him hold those boys at the hospital, you could just see pride and joy oozing out of him.
I feel so privileged to have been even a small part of his life, this side of Heaven. He was humble, immeasurably kind, gracious, funny, warm, genuine, brave, and loaded with integrity.
Rivers and Ross, he loved you both so much. You filled his life with joy. A piece of him remains here in you. Rivers, you have his inquisitive nature and his wit. Ross, you have his name, his warmth, and his sense of adventure. Above everything else, I think he would want you to remember that you are never alone. The Lord will be with you through every trial life brings your way. You need only believe in Him.
Judy, Rachel, Robin, Rivers, and Ross
I love you all so much,
Whitney
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David White uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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At one of our 1974 class reunion. L to R Travis Ingram, Ed Brunt, Ron and David White.
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Susan Johnson uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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Ronnie was such a blessing to all of us. I and thankful we were cousins and got to spend quality time on our visits from TX to MS. This photo is from our visit last year.
Prayers to Judy, the ‘girls’, Aunt Molly and all the family❤️
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Linda Tisdale Harris posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Ronnie and I were first cousins. My dad, Bob Tisdale, and Uncle Ross were brothers. I grew up in Texas, but when we came to Mississippi we would see Ronnie and his family. Beth was my age so I spent most of my time with her riding horses and having a great time. Ronnie and my brothers were about the same age. He was a baby at that time.
The last time I saw Ronnie, he brought his mother, my Aunt Margaret, to my mother’s funeral near Hazelhurst. I will be forever grateful for his presence and the gift of see both he and Aunt Margaret. My love to you all. Linda Tisdale Harris
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Tammy Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
As teenagers growing up, Ron had the best car of all of us. We spent many, many miles riding and laughing. Such fun teenager years. Ron and Judy were blessed with many years together, cut short too soon.
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Jeff Stout uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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I enjoyed working on Ron's team. I did meet Ron in 1993 as a new programmer at MSU Computing Center. It was also Ron that led me to C Spire. We ran into each other at the gym on Hwy 51 in Madison where he shared with me an opportunity that was about to open. I actually joined his team around 2012 or so. We had a lot of discussions over the years on numerous topics. After his retirement Ron stayed engaged with the Men's Round Table as long as he could. We would always visit for a bit. I will miss him.
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Theresa Kelley posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2024
Q: How did you meet Ronnie?
A: Ronnie’s wife Judy was my husband, John’s stepsister!! Ronnie and Judy always treated us like we were part of the family!! Our girls were always included in the family vacations they would take with Johnny and Francis Jones!! Ronnie was a kind, loving family man!! I can remember at family reunions and holidays him riding up on his motorcycle!! He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone!! Sending prayers to Judy, Rachel, Robin, his mother Margaret, his brotherJames, grandsons, Rivers, Ross and his other family and friends!
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Terri Hughes posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2024
Ron is one of the great ones lost way too soon. Leo and I met him 22 yrs ago as our neighbor. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was always so kind and had a smile on his face. When you were around he and Judy, you could just tell that they were fine genuine people. We had some great get togethers at their home for Halloween for many years. You could just feel the love he had for his wife and children and those grands were his life. We will miss seeing him and waving at him going down the street. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Judy, Rachel, Robin, Rivers, Ross and all of his family. Our hearts are hurting with you. With our deepest sympathy, Leo and Terri Hughes
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Monday, October 14, 2024
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John Nordan posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2024
Q: What was one of your favorite qualities of Ronnie?
A: Ron was the most dependable man and friend. If he said he would do something, you could consider it done. He was extremely bright and hard working. He was a very high level IT Sr Manager in a large telecom company in his latter years and handled team and assignments with much class. We worked together in men’s ministry where he left his imprint through the use of his talent, diligence and hard work. What a great brother whom I will never forget and already miss. I am a much richer man for knowing Ron Tisdale. He loved the Lord, his family and his friends well.
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Sunday, October 13, 2024
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