of Pocahontas, AR
July 26, 1953 - November 6, 2022
Ronnie Dean Foley, 69, of Pocahontas recently went to sleep in his bed and woke up in Heaven. Ronnie was born July 26, 1953 in DeKalb, Il to Charles and Mary (Simpson) Foley.
Raised in Jonesboro, he also lived in Ashdown, Little Rock and Paragould, eventually settling down in Pocahontas. Ronnie graduated with the Class of 1971 from Jonesboro High School and attended ASU. Starting out delivering papers for the Jonesboro Sun at the age of thirteen, he later worked at the Strand Theater. He also worked as a cook for Holiday Inn and even worked at the wonderful Sterling's Five and Dime. His last move was to Southwestern Bell Telephone and AT&T, where he worked for 38 years. Always the comedian, Ronnie had a heart as big as Texas. His hobbies included, flea-marketing, yard sales, collecting antiques, tinkering, reading and collecting books. He owned many thousands of books. Ronnie was of the Baptist faith, a Christian and a child of God.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Foley; brothers, Jackie Ray Foley and Rickey L. Foley and one sister, Beverly Sue Foley Cox.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Simpson Foley; son, Chantry (Yvonne) Foley; daughter, Candella (Jesse) Finchem; brother, Chuck (Dory) Foley; sister, Sharon (Chris) Gilliam; five grandchildren, Dylan, Bethany, Seraphine, Draven and Kethan and two great grandchildren, Iris and Mari.
Ronnie will be buried at Pine Log Cemetery in a private graveside service at a later date.
Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemines:
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodnesss and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will
Dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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2 Condolence(s)
Chuck Foley
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Big Brother I Love and miss you! Seems odd that with both Brothers I was with I had to break into both of your houses and find you both. I got so close to you after your accident while you stayed with me. I wish we had always been that close!!! You left some big shoes to fill! I sure wish we could go back a few years. Oh well, we'll have plenty of time together in Heaven! I'll Love you forever and a day Brother. Give Rick a big hug for me will ya, and tell Jesus Hello. See ya on the other Side Brother!
Johnny Pratt
Sunday, November 13, 2022
My deepest sympathies go out to the Foley family. I haven't seen Ronnie in years, but remember when we all grew up in the old neighborhood. Hope you all are doing fine Chuck and family.