of Little Rock, AR
December 26, 1946 - November 2, 2025
Ronald ''Ronnie'' Lee Madding, age 78, of Little Rock, Arkansas entered into his heavenly home on November 2, 2025 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, June; a son, Darrell Madding of El Dorado, AR and daughter, Leigh Ann Davis (Steve) of Little Rock; 5 grandchildren, Jordan Pakis, Sydnee Madding, Marla Madding, Ryland Madding and Abby Davis and one great-grandchild, Elias Loyola; one sister, Chandra Vaughn (Rodney) and a whole host of family and friends. He preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Vivian Madding.
Ronnie was a member of the Beebe School Board, the Albert Pike Memorial Masonic Temple and the Gum Creek Hunting Club. He was also a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he was a Tele-Bible teacher, a deacon (also at First Baptist Church Beebe), an active member of the Prayer Warriors Sunday Bible School class, where he served as the social chairman and actively served the Lord's Supper elements with shut ins.
As a wordsmith, he was a natural storyteller and poet and as an author, He published Deer Camp Chef which included many of his recipes, stories and poems. Ronnie loved to serve others by cooking for them.
In addition, Ronnie loved his family, friends, bridge, dominos, cooking, poetry writing and hunting, but nothing more than how much he loved Jesus. His witness goes well beyond this life in the hearts of those around him.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in the sanctuary at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock with Pastor David Moore officiating. A visitation will begin one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Sylvania Cemetery in Ward, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church City Center, 315 North Shacklford Road, Little Rock, AR 72211.
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29 Condolence(s)
Bobbie Highfill
Monday, November 24, 2025
I have known Ronnie since we we're kids, he and my husband hunted together. They are both gone from this earth. My prayers are with his family. June my prayers are with you. And your family.
James Pack
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
I have just received word that Ron has passed. He & Mrs June are the best people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. May God be with the family giving them strength and guidance
Gay and Russ DeLuca
Saturday, November 8, 2025
From the first time that I met him I knew he would always live in my heart..my heart is broken right now but I know he will help to heal me..I love Ronnieand your lovely family also.we are blessed to have known you for the little time we did..rest in eternal peace my dear friend❤️❤️❤️
Bill Diemert
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Many great memories of cousin Ron..playing pinochle, swimming, boating down the river, sharing meals with family, praying and giving thanks. ND to AR ... AR to ND.. from children to adulthood.... no politics now :) I miss you cuz..please put in a good word for those you left behind.
Judi
Thursday, November 6, 2025
June and family . I'm so sorry to hear of Ronnie s passing. He was a man of God. I will miss him.
John Henry
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
I worked on his equipment at Tin Man Recycling. I consider him a friend and a brother. I pray his people are just richly comforted and blessed. May the hope we have in Christ be on your mind. It won’t be long till I shake his hand again.
Karl and Joan Walker
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
June,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Shirley Maynor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
I never met Ron but became friends on FB when his coworker, Darrell Cook, was having health issues and Ron would keep me informed on Darrell's well being. I really will miss his post about the Bible, politics,etc. I really learned a lot and learned quickly that he loved Jesus and was a Godly man. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers until we meet again.
SCOTT PINNEY
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
JUNE, DARRELL & FAMILY, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS. I JUST TALKED TO RONNIE A WEEK OR TWO AGO. HE MEANT A LOT TO ME AND MY SON AT OUR OLD DEER CAMP. MY SON STILL TALKS ABOUT HIS COOKING TO THIS DAY.
BUT I KNOW WHAT KIND OF MAN HE WAS, A GOD FEARING MAN, THAT WASN'T AFRAID TO SPEAK THE TRUTH OF THE BIBLE.
WE WILL MISS A RONNIE MADDING, FOR SURE!!! BUT HEAVEN WILL NOT
Herbert and Darlene Martin
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Ron was a great Christian man who was a delight to share conversation. He was always sharing the gospel and we know, as result, he is receiving many crowns with our Lord and Savior. May the power of the Most High God provide the family with comfort during this time of grief. Love all of you.
Jeff May
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
What a great man known Ron for 30 plus years through similar businesses I’m so sorry for your loss.
Liz and Ed Reeves
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Our hearts grieve with your whole family over your temporary separation from one who loved our Lord, you, and so many friends with his whole being!!! We'll miss him so much, but then What a day that will be!!!
Wayne Holcomb
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Ron always had smile, a hand shake, and a twinkle in his eyes!! His love for our Lord was ever present in his actions and words!! I will miss him!!
June, Cathy and I are praying for you and your family during this time!!!
God Bless you all and comfort you during this time!!!
Hope McDaniel
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I am so sorry, June. Deepest sympathy.🙏❤️
Jan Widener
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Praying for June & all the family🙏🏻Ron was such a sweet & caring man who loved the Lord & his family & many friends who he left with such fond memories & lasting impressions. I know he is rejoicing with his Lord in Heaven & we that know the Lord will see him again one day soon.♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Michael Harrison
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
A tremendous loss to family, friends and the community.
June and Family,
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
June and Family,
So sorry to hear the news of Ron's passing.I will always remember Him as a great Christian, always serving His Lord. I pray for you to depend on the Lord for strength at this time. May God continue to Bless and keep You in His arms. We have loving memories of all of your family,at First Baptist Beebe
Chuck and Stacy Shelnutt
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
We are so sorry. Prayers for the family.
Beth and Mike Coulson
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
What a wonderful Christian husband,father,grandfather and friend. He will be missed
John Riddle
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I knew Ron as a good Christian man and a good neighbor. We know he is now with our Lord & Savior, but he will still be missed.
Angel Osborne
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I received many prayers over the years from Mr. Madding while cutting his hair! He was an excellent story teller. Our last visit a few weeks ago was nothing short of a God moment. He proudly told me that he and June (my junie as he would call her) had been married for 50 years. He explained how she believed in him when he first started his business and at times didn't know where he was going to get payroll from but then God happened. He explained that God ALWAYS happened. I believe deeper and more bc of him. Such an agent of Jesus!
Donna Parnell-Beasley
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Ronnie was devoted to his family and to the Lord. He will certainly be missed.
William G. Hendrix
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Saddened to hear of your loss!
From an old school friend!
Larry Crenshaw
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Ronnie and June,
You were one of the most delightful and unique characters in God’s arsenal of believers and proclaimers of His love for all people. Your story of forgiveness guided Donna and I through a rough time and we admired your compasssion. You are greatly loved and I will miss your friendship, your witt and your BBQ.
HAROLD MAJORS
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Ron was a great friend. So kind and considerate of others with a quick wit and entertaining stories. We will all miss my great friend and brother in Christ Jesus.
Carl Brothers
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
From an old highschool friend, you are all in our prayers.
Jim and Bea Malcolm
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Dear June, Pat and Madding family,
We send wishes for healing and recovery to you at this difficult time. We will all miss Ronnie but we will remember is smile and caring for family and friends.
Powell and Chloye Pogue
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
June, we loved you and Ronnie the first day we met you in Sunday School at Immanuel and our love only grew stronger as we learned more about you over the years. You both are the epitome of what a Christian should be. We will miss Ronnie so much and have you and your family in our prayers as you face life without him.
Clarence bibbs
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Ronnie was a friend, a talented men who is remembered fondly by many people.