Ronald Andrew "Ronnie" Baulac's Obituary
Ronald Andrew “Ronnie” Baulac
Lakeland – Ronnie Baulac, 67, passed away on Nov. 27, 2021.
Ronnie was born on May 13, 1954 in Chicago, IL. He retired from Lakeland Fire Department as a Driver Engineer after serving 30 ½ years and being named Fireman of the Year; 40 years as owner of a private drywall and painting company; and 13 years with Florida First Call. During his career as a fireman, Ronnie saved 4 people’s lives. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in the Highlands. Ronnie was a devoted husband, father, sibling and grandfather.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his dad, William “Bill” Baulac. He is survived by his wife, Carol Baulac; children, Heath Baulac, Ivey (Daniel) Thomas and Gavin Baulac; mother, Doretta Baulac; grandchild, Haylee Thomas; honorary son, Corey Wemer; siblings, Bill (Iris), Nancy (Paul), David (Lynne), Tim (Debbie) and Robert.
Visitation will be Thurs. from 10-11 am, with an 11 am service at Gentry Morrison Serenity Gardens Chapel, 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland, FL 33810. Pastor Shaun Hartsell officiating. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens, with pallbearers: Heath Baulac, Gavin Baulac, Mike Hinson, Blane O’Neal, Tim Spivey and Daniel Thomas; Honorary Pallbearers: Beryl Dawson, Don Gerth, Paul Gerth, Mike Cotton, Wayne Lewis, Terry Smart and Ralph Gagnier.
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