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Ronald D. James

Date of Death: September 5, 2011

Ronald Douglas “Ronnie” James, 65, of Lafayette, died at 10:52 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at his residence after a short battle with cancer.
He was born Sept. 4, 1946, in Lafayette to the late Orville and Louellen Rowland James.
On April 21, 1967, he married Gaye Brown in Lafayette, and she survives.
Mr. James started at Van&s Body shop working there for 15 years before becoming co-owner of Lafayette Autobody for 18 years. After that he became co-owner of J&S Well Drilling for five years before retiring. After retiring he became the caregiver of his two granddaughters for 10 years.
He was a member of First Assembly of God, and enjoyed watching hummingbirds, rebuilding old vehicles and going to flea markets.
Surviving with his spouse are a daughter, Jessica Lawrence (husband: Matt); a sister, Kathy Smith (husband: Gary); and a brother, Jerry James (companion: Bessie Mae Heathcote), all of Lafayette.
Also surviving are 2 granddaughters, Ireland and Marlene. Preceded in death by a brother, Alvin “”Bud”” James.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at First Assembly of God at 108 Beck Lane, Lafayette, IN. Pastor Dwight Johns will be officiating. Burial will follow at Farmers Institute Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to the St. Elizabeth Hospice.

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Ronald Douglas “Ronnie” James, 65, of Lafayette, died at 10:52 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at his residence after a short battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 4, 1946, in Lafayette to the late Orville and Louellen Rowland James. On April 21, 1967, he married Gaye Brown in Lafayette, and she survives. Mr. JamesContinue Reading

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Angela Pharris left a message on September 8, 2011:
Gaye and Jessica,
What a blessing Ronnie was to my life- and I am eternally grateful for the love and friendship from your family over the years. I can only begin to imagine how you are feeling today as you say goodbye to your wonderful husband and father. Please know that you are in my prayers and that God is ever present. He will comfort you in the days ahead in ways that you have never imagined.

Peace to you,
Angie

This helped when I lost mom....

Psalm of ascent: Psalm 121: 1-8
""I lift my eyes unto the hills, where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip- He who watches over you will not slumber 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel and will not slumber nor sleep. 5 The LORD watches over you- the Lord is your shade at your right hand. 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Shelli left a message on September 7, 2011:
I am sorry for your loss, may the memories that live in your hearts help you through this time.

Shelli, LPN
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Daisy Stingley left a message on September 7, 2011:
so sorry to here about Ronnie. We always wondered what happened to you kids. I hope you remember us ....we used to play together a lot as children. At Shadeland when you guys lived with Bill G. Daisy, Kathy and Dixie. ..maybe you remember us. The name Kathy through me
I remember her as Diane....Hope you all have had a good life ......our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your family. daisy
Cousin Pam Smith left a message on September 7, 2011:
Gaye, I am so, so sorry to hear about your Husbands passing. Our prayers will be with you in, especially, the next few days. Please send me your E-Mail address so we can keep in touch. Mom & Dad also send their thoughts & prayers. We love you all. Let us know if we can do anything to help.
Don and Carolyn Weedon left a message on September 6, 2011:
We were so sorry to hear about Ron. Don was just going to come over on Tuesday while I was gone to check up on him. How fast it can happen!!!! That cancer ""crap"" is terrible. My step-father died at 67....they both, Ron and him, went WELL before their time!! We never know when the time will come so we had all better make the best of it while we can.

We will be gone on Friday and Saturday but will try to make it to the viewing on Thursday.

Don will always will remember Ron as the best auto painter around....as he told Don that our streetrod was the last car he painted before they closed their shop downtown.

You are all in our prayers and thoughts.

Your neighbors,

Don and Carolyn Weedon
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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