Ronald L. “Ronnie” Hilburn, Sr., of Foxworth, Mississippi, peacefully passed from this life into God’s presence on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Lloyd and Irma Hilburn and grew up in Foxworth where he has remained a lifelong resident. Ronnie was a man of deep faith and served his Lord and his community through his longtime membership with Crossroads Church of God. He was committed to sharing his faith in God with anyone who crossed his path. Ronnie used his talent for constructing quality garbage bins as his ministry to tell people about Jesus. He was determined, independent, and known to speak his mind. You never had to wonder what he was thinking. He was devoted to his family and Ronnie will be remembered for the special devotion that he had for his late wife.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Wildeboer; and his beloved wife, Judy K. Hilburn. Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Karen Taylor and her husband Jamie; his son, Ronnie Hilburn, Jr. and his wife, Janna; a sister, Patricia “Patty” Simon and her husband, John; a brother, Ralph Hilburn; four grandchildren, Hailey Faith Reid and her husband, Edward Miller, Harrison Reid, Heidi Kate Hilburn, and Gretchen Elyse Hilburn; a special friend, Sara Housley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation for Ronnie at Crossroads Church of God on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. The funeral service, officiated by Reverend Tommy Pittman and Reverend Steve Binion, will be at the church on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery assisted by Lloyd Herring, Wayne Smith, Ricky Messer, Ryan Stringer, Joe Colna, Keith Vinet, Robert Miller, and Dustin Smith serving as pallbearers.
