Ronnie Lynn Saide, 59, of Vidor passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Christus-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on January 8, 1955 in Beaumont to the late Jerry P. Saide and Elizabeth Goode Saide. He worked as a Pipefitter for Zachry Construction Company for 12 years and was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville.
Funeral services will be at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor John Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Deborah Saide of Vidor; mother, Elizabeth Saide of Groves; step-son, Stacy Irwin of Nederland; step-daughter, Rachel Strange of Buna; brothers, Patrick Saide of Port Neches; Frank Saide of Port Neches; David Saide, Sr. of Groves; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry P. Saide; sister, Janet Saide; and step-son, Randy Steele.