Ronald DeCluette was born October 24, 1941, in Palestine, TX to the parentage of Ira Willie and Lydia DeCluette, and entered into to eternal rest September 16, 2025. Ronald accepted Christ at an early age and attended Grace Temple Church Of God in Christ, Palestine, TX. Ronald grew up in Palestine and attended Palestine public school district. He attended Douglas Elementary, Lincoln Jr High, A.M. Story High School from 1957 - 1960 in Palestine, TX.  During his stay in Houston, TX he attended Kashmere High School.

Ronald joined the U S Army in 1962 where he spent 22 Years serving his country. His tours included Vietnam, Korea, Germany, and a host of U.S. states. During his service he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal;Good Conduct Medal (w/Bronze, 3 Loops); Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 1); National Defense Service Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 2); Sharpshooter (Rifle); Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Vietnam Service Medal. (w/4 Bronze Service Stars); Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (w/Palm).

After retiring from the Army, Ronald worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 23 years. Ronald married Annie Mae Hogg on August 12, 1967, they were married for 58 years. To their union 4 children were born, Victor, VeDonna, Vincent (deceased) and VeNecia.

Ronald discovered his love for the outdoors at an early age, and one of his greatest joys was found on the water with a fishing rod in his hand. He spent countless hours on the lake in the company of his brothers, son, grandsons, nephews, and friends. He took the girls too, but they tended to be more of a distraction, and ate all the food. In his later years, he shifted his focus to hunting much to Fred's frustration and Ann's         amusement.

To know Ron, was to laugh! His storytelling was larger than life, and he never met a crowd he wasn't willing to entertain. From picking up hay for the cows with Peter, to bruising Hay-Lords kidneys on the boat. His stories are legendary.

Preceding him in death is his grandmother Caldonia McCowan, his parents: Ira Willie and Lydia DeCluette, (6) brothers: Ira Willie DeCluette, Jr., Edwin Peter DeCluette, Sr., George DeCluette, Felix DeCluette, Harold Lloyd DeCluette, Charlie DeCluette, sister Barbara Ann Brisby, his son Vincent DeCluette and grandson Maison Manning.

Ronald leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife Ann DeCluette; son Victor (Sharon) DeCluette; (2) daughters: VeDonna (Bernd) Mellinghaus and VeNecia (Jarrett) Manning; (3) Siblings: Frederick DeCluette, Clifford Earl DeCluette, Etta G Ferrell; (7) grandchildren: Nigel Lee (Kim) Patla, Victor DeCluette Jr, Sophia Mellinghaus, Madisyn Rose Manning, Melba Mosley, Halean Henry, Nacole Real; (7) Great Grandkids: Emilia, Levi, Daijia, Imeril, Aerial, Ethan, Gabrielle along with a host of many Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, other relatives and friends.