Ron, a North Carolina native, served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and in Korea. He moved to Sulphur in 1976 and was Plant Manager at Air Liquide and retired after 29 years of service. Ron volunteered with the Amateur Radio Group in SWLA. He served on the boards of SWLA Safety Council, 911 Communications District, and Crime Stoppers. He also worked with the Office of Homeland Security on Emergency Communications in SWLA. In his spare time he was active in his Ham Radio Club with the call number of "kc5fgo'. He faithfully attended several Bible study groups and loved growing in his faith. Ron loved Sunday coffee with family and looked forward to spending time with all the grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 8 years, Dolores Phelps; daughter, Jodie Weaver (Eric) of Wallowa Oregon; stepchildren, Terry Collins (David) of Sulphur, Tony LaFleur (Kim) of Sulphur, and Mike LaFleur of Florida; sister, Dottie Mack of South Carolina; grandchildren, Kyrie and Aleigh Weaver, Zachary and Breanna Phelps; Dustin Collins(Randi), James Collins, Christine Watzlavik (Blake) and Matthew and Kristian LaFleur; and great grandchildren, Aidan Williams, Hartley and Grahm Collins, Naomi and Joseph Watzlavik, and Kendalie LaFleur.
He was preceded in death by Lynn Phelps and Caroline Phelps.
A Celebration of Ron's life with be held on what would have been his 80th Birthday, August 20, 2019, at 5pm in Hixson -Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Jody Barrilleaux will be the Celebrant. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 4pm until time of service at 5pm. Birthday cake to follow. Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
