Ronald J. Ducote of Jasper Obituary

A Celebration of Ronald J. Ducote’s Life, age 84, of Jasper, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Jasper, Texas with burial to follow at Hancock Cemetery.  Rosary will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024 at St. Michael’s Church, Jasper, Texas.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home, Jasper, Texas.

Ronald passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Chi St. Lukes hospital in Lufkin, Texas.  A native of Alexandria, Louisiana and lifelong resident of Jasper, Texas.  He was a graduate of Menard High School in Alexandria in 1957.  After high school, Ronald joined the United States Navy.  Upon returning from the service, he enrolled in LSU.  Ronald married Donna on April 22, 1967 in Bunkie, Louisiana and moved to Jasper.  He was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and an usher at St. Michael’s and St. Raymond’s Catholic Churches.  

Ronald is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna Ducote of Jasper, Texas; son, Kelly Joseph Ducote and wife Amy of Wichita, Kansas; daughter, Diane Marie Berryhill and husband Cameron of Burnet, Texas and two grandchildren, Ryan Ducote and Emmy Ducote.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Ducote and sister, Mary Lee Roshto.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Jasper.

SERVICES

Visitation

Thursday, March 21, 20245:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home Jasper

2577 NORTH WHEELER

JASPER, TX 75951

Prayer Service

Friday, March 22, 202410:30 AM

St Michael’s Catholic Church

2898 US Highway 190 W

Jasper, TX 75951

Funeral Service

Friday, March 22, 2024 11:00 AM

Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home Jasper

2577 NORTH WHEELER

JASPER, TX 75951

Graveside Service

Friday, March 22, 2024

Hancock Cemetery

Peachtree Road

Jasper, TX 75951