Ronney Lee Bath

Ronney Lee Bath, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, after losing his 3 week battle against COVID-19. His passing was peaceful and pain-free as he was surrounded by his loving wife and daughter during his final moments of life; he went on to his reward knowing he was loved and cared for.

Ron was a caring, curious, and genial storyteller that always strived to entertain. There was not a bad joke, pun, or obscure fact he didn’t know, and he could fill hours recounting memories and telling stories as his expressive face gave away his inner joy and conveyed his infectious charm. Ron was young-spirited, rebellious, and boyish even in his 70s and loved his family fiercely and without compromise.

Ellen was the one true great love of his life, and they spent a beautiful lifetime together raising their family and being each other’s best friend and confidant. Their love story is one to remember, admire, and aspire to.

As a young man Ron had many interests including photography, which was passed down from his father. He was passionate about music and passed his love of music on to both children. Playing trumpet in high-school and bass guitar in his teenage rock band The Waifs, music was always a part of him. His bass guitar was a Höfner model 500/1 "violin" bass, the same instrument played by Paul McCartney of his musical inspiration The Beatles. Ron became fascinated with digital and analogue electronics and was fearless about cracking open devices to see how they worked. Most times he was able to reassemble them without getting in trouble, and was only shocked a few times. Later in life Ron entered a chapter where acting, directing, and writing stories became an important part of who he was. Through these artistic endeavors Ron made many lifelong friends and lasting impressions on those he worked closely with.

During his later years, Ron developed a fascination for amateur ham radio bonding closely with the members of his local association, the Lewisville Amateur Radio Association (LARA) - his call sign was KG5VIS. Looking at these aspects of Ron collectively, it is clear he was a storyteller at heart; he always had much to share with the world.

Ron Bath’s true love and passion always was and remained his family, who he tirelessly loved and supported his whole life. He raised and cared for many good puppy dogs and some cats along the way, and always treated his animals with love, kindness, and as part of the family. His impact and influence on family, friends, and those that knew him cannot be overstated.

Ron was a kind, compassionate, funny, energetic, and loving man who will always live in the hearts and minds of those that loved him … of which there are many. His presence and good-spirit will be greatly and forever valued and sorely missed. Ron Bath was deeply loved, and will remain in our hearts forever.

Ron is survived by his high-school sweetheart and wife of 52 years Ellen Ruth Bath (Lewisville, TX), son and daughter-in-law Aaron Bryce Bath and Natasha Merchant (Carrollton, TX), daughter and son-in-law Keri Lynn and Robert Alan Robbins (Arlington, TX), grandson Blake Garrett Robbins (Dallas, TX), granddaughter Rylee Robbins, and younger sisters Zan Reese and Katherine Bath (Highlandville, MO).