He was born May 20, 1942 in Houston to Jimmie and Adelle Martin. On November 13, 1967 he married Shirley Wade in Alabama.
Ronnie was known for his fantastic guitar playing skills. He was a great entertainer and lived for 10 years in Nashville while he traveled with his band. Ronnie enjoyed playing music and cheering on OU and the Dallas Cowboys. Above all he loved spending time with his family especially in the home that he built with his own two hands along with many of his friends. He will be greatly missed and remembered as a kind man that would do anything for anyone.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of almost 51 years Shirley; daughter: Angela and husband Matt French; grandsons: Austin Leonard and Lil Ronnie French; sister: Joy Gillaspie and husband Robin of TN; sister in law: Judy Wade; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday November 2, 2018 at CrossPointe Church, 2601 24th Ave SE, Norman, OK 73071
Arrangements entrusted to Primrose Funeral Service, Norman, OK. Sign the online guestbook at www.primrosefuneralservice.com
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