Ronald Gene Dismuke

RONALD “RONNIE” GENE DISMUKE

On September 27, 2015, Our Heavenly Father sent His angels to escort Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Dismuke to his heavenly home. Ronnie was born on July 5, 1948 and resided in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother Doris Whatley; father Richard Dismuke, and brother Glenn Dismuke.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheila Ann Sanchez (Joe); grandson, Daniel Sanchez; granddaughter, Sierra Sanchez; stepmother,Shirley Jatzlau Dismuke; brother Richard Dismuke (Brenda) and two sisters, Donna Hinkle (Skip) and Linda Falan.

Ronnie is also survived by longtime companion, Olga “Gogie” Candelas; her children, Freddie Saenz; Monique Nunez; Alfred Candelas, Jr.; Ursula Candelas, and grandchildren, Adrian Dominguez; Miranda Dominguez; Bubba Candelas; Dede Candelas and Jarrett Candelas.

Also left to cherish his memory are his aunts,uncles, nieces,nephews, extended family, and the many friends Ronnie made throughout his life’s journey.

Ronnie was a strikingly handsome man with a magnetic personality and all the swagger to go along with it. He was an adventurous spirit who enjoyed fishing, golfing, car racing, sports watching and gambling, especially a good game of poker. Ronnie was a jokester who always had a joke to share. Whether he had heard them or made them up, his jokes were sure to make you laugh. His absence from this world will forever leave a void for those who regarded him as family or friend.

The family would like to thank the medical team at Seton UMCB, particularly Dr. Preethi Ilangovan and Dr. Helen Maidment. A very special thank you is extended to Dr. Robert Uchiyama for the comprehensive medical care he gave Ronnie and the sincere concern he always demonstrated in treating him. Lastly, our thanks to the 7th floor nursing staff who tended to Ronnie during his various hospital stays throughout the past year.

Services will be held at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 Hwy 95 North, Elgin, Texas. Viewing will be Thursday, October 1 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Family visitation will be Friday, October 2 at 10:00 am with service following at 11:00 am officiated by Reverend Jimmy Seal.