Obituary for Ronald W. "Andy" Andrews
Ronald “Andy” Andrews was born on January 20, 1950 in Leesville, LA and passed away on May 12, 2020 surrounded by family at his home after a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George “Pat” and Claudia Beasley Andrews, his brother, George Andrews Jr., and grandson, Lance Adam Andrews.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice DeBellevue Andrews and daughters, Kimberly (Robert) Bridges of Ruston, LA, Ginger Andrews of West Texas, and Tracie Andrews of Houma, LA,
grandchildren, Erika “Derrick” Anderson of Houma, LA, Faith Marker of Ruston, LA, Audrey and Jackson Jordan of Pitkin, LA, Bodie (Christi) Bridges of Leesville, LA, Hope Bridges of Leesville, LA, Triniti Bridges of Burr Ferry, LA, and Gabriel VanStaden of Houma, LA,
great grandchildren, Denver Bridges of Leesville, LA and Parker and Paetyn Anderson of Houma LA,
sister, Shelia Crittenden of Many, LA,
and sister-in-law, Barbara Anderson of Addis, LA.
Andy graduated from Hicks High School and joined the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He served on a naval fuel ship off the coast of Vietnam and served at many foreign ports. Andy attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA and graduated in December of 1975 with a degree in general studies with an emphasis in psychology. He later worked on his master’s degree in psychology while working at Fort Polk in the drug and alcohol division. He valued his friendships with former classmates and his church family. Andy will be remembered for his love of hunting and spending time with his hunting buddies at the camp. If you started talking about deer hunting with him, he would have an hour conversation with you. His other love was his wife and family. Nothing made him happier than a family gathering and his love of taking his grandson hunting.
Pallbearers will be Chris Portz, Bodie Bridges, Brian Gore, D.R. Perkins, Nolan McCool, and his brother-in-law, Steven DeBellevue. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Bridges, Tommy Brooks, and Bobby Moss.
The family requests the wearing of camo shirts and jeans for those attending the graveside service if possible. In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy’s memory may be made to the East Leesville Baptist Church Building Fund, 266 Alexandria Hwy. Leesville, LA 71446, or to the charity of your choice.
A visitation time will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Jeane’s Funeral Service, 100 E. Union St. Leesville, LA 71446. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery, 590 Hwy. 392 Hornbeck, LA 71439 with Reverend Tommy Kiker officiating under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service.
Words of comfort for Andy’s family may be posted at www.jeanefs.com.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, George “Pat” and Claudia Beasley Andrews, his brother, George Andrews Jr., and grandson, Lance Adam Andrews.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice DeBellevue Andrews and daughters, Kimberly (Robert) Bridges of Ruston, LA, Ginger Andrews of West Texas, and Tracie Andrews of Houma, LA,
grandchildren, Erika “Derrick” Anderson of Houma, LA, Faith Marker of Ruston, LA, Audrey and Jackson Jordan of Pitkin, LA, Bodie (Christi) Bridges of Leesville, LA, Hope Bridges of Leesville, LA, Triniti Bridges of Burr Ferry, LA, and Gabriel VanStaden of Houma, LA,
great grandchildren, Denver Bridges of Leesville, LA and Parker and Paetyn Anderson of Houma LA,
sister, Shelia Crittenden of Many, LA,
and sister-in-law, Barbara Anderson of Addis, LA.
Andy graduated from Hicks High School and joined the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He served on a naval fuel ship off the coast of Vietnam and served at many foreign ports. Andy attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA and graduated in December of 1975 with a degree in general studies with an emphasis in psychology. He later worked on his master’s degree in psychology while working at Fort Polk in the drug and alcohol division. He valued his friendships with former classmates and his church family. Andy will be remembered for his love of hunting and spending time with his hunting buddies at the camp. If you started talking about deer hunting with him, he would have an hour conversation with you. His other love was his wife and family. Nothing made him happier than a family gathering and his love of taking his grandson hunting.
Pallbearers will be Chris Portz, Bodie Bridges, Brian Gore, D.R. Perkins, Nolan McCool, and his brother-in-law, Steven DeBellevue. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Bridges, Tommy Brooks, and Bobby Moss.
The family requests the wearing of camo shirts and jeans for those attending the graveside service if possible. In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy’s memory may be made to the East Leesville Baptist Church Building Fund, 266 Alexandria Hwy. Leesville, LA 71446, or to the charity of your choice.
A visitation time will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Jeane’s Funeral Service, 100 E. Union St. Leesville, LA 71446. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery, 590 Hwy. 392 Hornbeck, LA 71439 with Reverend Tommy Kiker officiating under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service.
Words of comfort for Andy’s family may be posted at www.jeanefs.com.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
14
May
10:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Jeane's Funeral Service
100 E Union St.
Leesville, LA 71446
Graveside
Thursday
14
May
2:00 PM
Oak Grove Cemetery
590 Hwy. 392
Hornbeck, LA 71439
Cemetery Details
Location
Oak Grove Cemetery
590 Hwy. 392
Hornbeck, LA 71439
Memorial Contribution
East Leesville Baptist Church Building Fund
In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy's memory may be made to the East Leesville Baptist Church Building Fund, 266 Alexandria Hwy. Leesville, LA 71446, or to the charity of your choice.
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