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Ronnie Malicoat

January 4, 1946 — March 27, 2025

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Ronnie Malicoat (79) went home to be with the Lord and his wife of 59 years on Thursday, March 27, surrounded by loved ones.

Ronnie was born on January 4, 1946 in LaFollette TN. He was employed by the City of LaFollette Street Department for 34 years.

Ronnie’s greatest joy in life were his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. He left behind a legacy of love that will carry on for a lifetime. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help someone in need.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years Ralphine Hawkins Malicoat, his parents Hubert Malicoat, and Mae Riggs Parker, Step-father John Parker, sister Monnie and infant brother Earl Malicoat. Mother-in-Law LeOpeal Hawkins and father-in-law LeRoy Hawkins, Sister in laws Della Kitzmiller (Marvin), Pat Sandefur, Lois Gregg (Tom), brother in laws Boone Hawkins, Genis Hawkins (Robin), and David Hawkins.

He is survived by his daughter Jessica Hays (Donnie), sons Benny Malicoat (Evy) and Steve Malicoat. Grandchildren: Zack Malicoat, Noah Malicoat (Hannah), Hunter Hays (Samantha), Sara Malicoat and Olivia Hays (Alia) and Great-grandson Wesley Hays. Grand-dog Teddy Bear. Sister in Law Becky Quattlebaum and Donna Hawkins, Brother-in-Law Jeff Hawkins (Jeannie), special niece Cassie Carroll and a host of family and friends.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Amedisys Hospice Care, Olivia, Alia and Hannah for the care provided.

The family will receive family and friends on Sunday, March 30th from 5:00-7:00 PM with funeral to follow at Jones Mortuary Chapel, with Rev. Glen Marlow and Rev. Pete Lowe officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, March 31st at 11:00 AM. Ronnie will be laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton, Tn is serving the family of Ronnie Malicoat.

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

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Monday, March 31, 2025

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