Ronnie Dale Everett

Ronnie Everett, 53, of Benton, was cured of cancer May 17, 2015. He was well known in Arkansas in many circles. He was director of Mr. Bass of Arkansas for 22 years following in his father, Porter Everett's footsteps. The circuit is currently in its 41st year. He volunteered his time to several charitable organizations by emceeing their benefit tournaments. He and his crew also ran the National Tyson Tournament for several years. He loved the experience of being a boat captain for The Harmony Grove High School fishing team. Ronnie loved the outdoors but fishing was his favorite sport. Not only was he a fisher of fish, his greatest passion was being a fisher of men. He was a longtime member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church where he served as deacon. Ronnie got involved in every ministry he could. He cooked fish when Holland Chapel had their Friday fish fry, he was a leader in AWANA for TNT boys and he served in Amplify Fest. Ronnie loved mentoring to young men in the basketball ministry he helped start 13 years ago. His greatest passion was The Hereafter House, where he was co-director. Ronnie was there from setup to tear down. He was employed by Everett Buick Pontiac GMC, where he won new car salesman of Saline County 2 years in a row. The employees there were more than co-workers, they were family and they will miss him greatly. Whenever you asked Ronnie how he was, he would always reply "Better than I deserve". He was an over achiever in everything he did, having worked the Friday before his hospital admission Monday and attending church the Sunday before his passing. He never gave up. He was proceeded in death by his father Porter, and his stepfather Tommy Warren. Besides his work family and the many fisherman he considered family he leaves his wife of 33 years Lori, his son Dustin Everett, His daughter and son Richard and Stephanie Morgan, and precious granddaughter Elizabeth Claire. His mother Bettie Warren, special Aunt Brenda, brother and sister-in-law Allen and April Everett, nephew Tristan Everett, bonus mom, Pat Huff, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th at Holland Chapel Baptist Church with services following at 7 p.m. Attire will be Hawaiian shirts, fishing shirts, or bright colors. Shorts and flip-flops are totally acceptable. Come comfortable and be who you are. He wanted to be cremated so there will be no viewing. Just a time to visit and celebrate with Ronnie stories. Memorials may be made to Holland Chapel Baptist Church 15523 I-30, Benton, Ark. 72015 or to your favorite High School Fishing Club. These donations must be made to the Center Fork Baptist Church, designating the Fishing Club of your choice, 1101 Moore Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913. (They will forward any donations in Ronnie's name) Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.