Ronald G. Lynchard passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones at home after a long, courageous battle with Male Breast Cancer at the age of 63. He was a New Orleans native who never met a stranger, and loved music, going to concerts, Mardi Gras, and being with family and friends. He was a barber in the family business in the Gentilly area of New Orleans at Billy’s Barber Shop. Loving husband of 45 years to Deborah “Debbie” DeShazo Lynchard. Son of Billy E. Lynchard and the late Emily Rice Lynchard. Father of Nicole Lynchard Stein and father-in-law of Steven “Muff” Stein, Sr. Loving grandfather (proud Papaw) of Steven M. Stein, Jr. and Dylan M. Stein. Brother of the late Patricia Lynchard Wills. Brother (in-law) to Rita and Junior Rivet, Vivian “Sho” and Bob Ours, Harold and Bonnie DeShazo, Jules and Judy DeShazo, Linda and Don Barrios, Lucille and Chris Stipe, and Darlene and Richard Norris. Best friend/brother of Chuck Carter. Uncle of Julia Wills, Cheri Pichon (Chris), Paula Saling (Steve), Brian Rivet (Stephanie), Rob Ours, Jr. (Marla), Wendy Reaux (Josh), Michael DeShazo (Michelle), Tina Boswell, the late Craig E. DeShazo, Don Barrios, Jr. (Mary), Ashley Barrios (Renee’), Courtney Barrios (Erin), Chris Stipe (Amanda) and Bubba Stipe (Christina). He is survived by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Also survived by 24 great nieces, and nephews, as well as the late Chelsea Carriere. The family would like to thank special friends Candi and Scott Brady for all their love and support. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. James Carinder for his endless care and compassion, as well as the staff of Heart of Hospice, especially Dexter Prejean. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Bayou Baptist Church, 1341 Sullivan Dr., Slidell, LA 70460, at 1:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM. Services will be followed by a gathering at the Mandeville Ladies Club/MBAA, 725 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 70448. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com
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