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Ronnie Tooke

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Ronnie Tooke, 81, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday August 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Ronnie was born September 21,1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jewel (Cooper) and Reuben Tooke.  Before settling in Port Arthur, he managed Camp Joy, his family's fishing camp on Lake Bistineau in Louisiana.  Ronnie was a business owner and mechanic who loved sports, crossword puzzles, and could fix absolutely anything. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dell Tooke, his parents, and sisters Flora Adkins and Frances McPherson.

Those left to cherish Ronnie's memory are his daughters, Rondell Merritt and her husband John of Friendswood, Randa Hurtado and her husband, Brian of Beaumont, and his grandchildren Grayson and Britton Merritt, and Braxton and Preslee Hurtado.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 PM until service time. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Condolences

Robin Glaze Shelden September 5, 2021
Rondell and Randa, I am so very sorry to hear of your father’s passing.  Jane told me today.  Please know that I will be praying for you both and for your families too.  Love, Robin
Thad Weber September 4, 2021
I want to pass my love and condolences to Randa and Rondell and their families. My heart goes out to them
Beth Guillory Harper September 4, 2021
Ronnie you are my Dad were great friends! I know you and Dell, my mom and dad are catching up with you now. Rondell and Randa my prayers are with both of you. Your Dad was one of the good ones! May God wrap his arms around both of  you!
Joe Collazo September 4, 2021
rest in peace
Brad, Rhonda, Reagan, And Nate September 3, 2021
In Loving Memory of Ronnie Tooke, Rondell, John, Grayson and Britt You are in our thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry you are all going through such tragedies! With deepest sympathies.A Sympathy Gift of Group of 10 Memorial Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of Ronnie Tooke courtesy of Brad, Rhonda, Reagan, and Nate.
Charles Burr August 26, 2021
RIP, Ronnie. The very best librarian. Post 7 will never be the same.
David Bishop August 26, 2021
So many good memories of Ronnie at Lawson's Auto Parts on Gulfway Drive. A wonderful man. Rest In Peace Ronnie.
Art Armintor August 26, 2021
Ronnie and I go back to his first days in port arthur we hung together through out the years fished went to tj football games and made a few beer runs I am so sorry for his daughters lost may he rest in peace
Art Armintor August 26, 2021
Ronnie and I go back to his first days in port arthur we hung together through out the years fished went to tj football games and made a few beer runs I am so sorry for his daughters lost may he rest in peace
Art Armintor August 26, 2021
Ronnie and I go back to his first days in port arthur we hung together through out the years fished went to tj football games and made a few beer runs I am so sorry for his daughters lost may he rest in peace
Eddie Sample August 25, 2021
Salt of the earth, Ronnie was.....Go rest high on that mountain my friend....
Joe Collazo August 25, 2021
rest in peace, brother. I've known Ronnie and his family since forever! He will be missed!
Wayne Taylor August 25, 2021
Ronnie was one great guy.
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Services & Events

event Visitation

location_on Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
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schedule Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

event Funeral Service

location_on Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
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schedule Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM

event Burial

location_on Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, 77619
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schedule Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM