Ronald Lloyd Jarrell

Ronald Lloyd Jarrell, age 62, passed away on May 11, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1963, in Borger, Texas, to Ray and Pat Jarrell. Ronald graduated from Denton High School, where he was active in FFA. During that time, he won an electric welder for a project—an early sign of the skill and passion that would shape his career. He began working as a welder’s helper and was later promoted to lead welder, specializing in aluminum TV signal dishes. He continued his education at TSTI in Waco, Texas, studying welding. Ronald later worked as a quality inspector at Sanden, where he also contributed to the design of a manufacturing plant in Mexico for A/C compressors. Ronald enjoyed welding, spending time at the farm with his children, and visiting his extended family. He was active in his church, where he loved singing and often led songs. He also enjoyed cooking and never missed a chance to give his sisters a hard time. Known for his generous spirit, Ronald was always looking for ways to lend a helping hand to others. His brother Robert shared a few cherished memories: He recalled a time when their father sent him to hook up a large ox plow to a tractor. After getting it connected, he let Ronald drive. Before long, Ronald managed to catch one of the plow’s large shanks on an exposed tree root. Both boys thought they were in serious trouble, but thankfully, everything turned out alright. Another memory was when Ronald came to visit Robert and his wife Judy for the weekend. A strong cold front swept down from Oklahoma, and Ronald had arrived on his motorcycle—without a coat. Though Robert offered him his pickup to return to Waco, Ronald refused. Instead, Robert sent him off with a heavy coat and a hope for the best, noting with a smile the Jarrell family’s well-known stubbornness. In the later years of his life, as his health declined and he resided in a nursing home, Ronald remained steadfast in his faith. He often reminded those around him that “God is in control,” a reflection of the deep faith that carried him throughout his life. Ronald is survived by his daughters: Chasity Mooney and husband Brian; Mikayla Clark and husband Jayden; and Raena Neiderhofer and husband Andy. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Jarrell and wife Judy, and his two step-sisters, Jeanie and Julie. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Jarrell; his mother, Pat Osborne; his stepmother, Joan Jarrell; and his sister, Rhonda McBride. Ronald will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his love for family, his servant’s heart, and his unwavering faith. Celebration of life will be 10:30 AM Saturday May 16, 2026 in Dearman Pickard Chapel Stratford, Oklahoma. Officiated by; Jeffrey and Jared Wells.

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Ronald Lloyd Jarrell

May 16, 1963 - May 11, 2026