C. R. "Ronnie" Springer

Services for C. R. “Ronnie” Springer, 74, of Tyler, will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Springer and Lt. Jack E. Springer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Charles Ronald Springer “Ronnie” was born January 6, 1941, to T. E. Jack and Adelaide Kershner Springer in Dallas. He died peacefully the day after his granddaughter’s 10th birthday, on February 28, 2015, surrounded by his loving family in his home right next to his beloved wife Elizabeth Springer. Ronnie graduated from Howard Payne University and began his career as a Sears executive. He was an entrepreneur who loved a challenge having owned a Grocery, Gas, Bait and Tackle in Sumner, TX, a Grocery Store and Restaurant in Roxton, TX, partnering with his stepfather, Willard Mallott, running and merchandising Mallott’s Hardware and Western Wear Clothing in Spring, TX and being the first merchant to sell jeans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He was also CEO and owner of Regional Homecare in Spring, TX. Ronnie loved and was committed to his church, family and community. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are long-time members of Green Acres Baptist Church and actively involved with their Sunday school and choir ministry. Ronnie has also been blessed with solid friendships through being a part of the Tyler Coin Club, Bridge Club and Green Acres Baptist Deacon ministry. Ronnie lived a life of faith in Jesus Christ and made sure that his family knew their only hope was in Jesus Christ. Ronnie pursued righteousness and love and lived a full, prosperous and honorable life. He believed in working hard, respecting your leaders, loving God, family, and country and helping those in need. If you had to choose three words to describe him, they would be strong, fun and humble. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth, of 53 years (August 10, 1962); sons Charles Ronald Jr., twins Richard Randall and Robert Daniel, and youngest Jack Earnest. Ronnie leaves a legacy of 8 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Jack and his wife Kristen gave him 5 grandchildren, Jack Austin, AJ, Joey and only granddaughter Ellie, and youngest grandson Luke. Robbie and his wife Mary gave him four grandsons, Noah, Samuel, Elijah and Levi. He is also survived by his brother Bill Springer and wife Lana (their children and grandchildren); and sisters, Nancy and husband Herb Ballard (their children and grandchildren) and Beth and husband Mickey Ashworth. Pallbearers will be Charlie Springer, Robbie Springer, Jack Springer, Herb Ballard, Dwight Sowle, and Jack Preston. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Chennault, David Witt, John Ashby, James Daniel, Marvin Massey, and Dale Harrelson.

C. R. "Ronnie" Springer

January 6, 1941 - February 28, 2015