Ronnie Caver went peacefully, into the arms of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 7, 2022, after years of struggling with various medical issues. Ronnie accepted Christ as His Lord and Savior at an early age at Fig Tree Baptist Church in Jones, Alabama. He later became a member of Saint Rest Baptist Church and participated in the Music Ministry, singing in the choir. He remained a member until he was called home to our Heavenly Father.

Ronnie Caver was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 10, 1963. He was the eldest child of Catherine Jones' three children. Ronnie was blessed to have been reared by his caring grandparents, Charlie and Luther Ree Caver in Selma, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Autaugaville High School (K-12) in 1981.

After graduating from high school, Ronnie enlisted in the United States Navy on June 18, 1981. He completed his basic training in Orlando, Florida. He attended the eight-week long Aviation Maintenance Administration (AZ) Class "A" Technical School in Meridian, Mississippi where he qualified to become an AZ. AZ's perform a variety of clerical, administrative and managerial duties necessary to keep aircraft maintenance activities running efficiently.  He graduated AZ Class "A" School and was stationed at VA-122 Attack Squadron. Ronnie completed his tour and was detailed to Naval Air Station Alameda, CA where he was advanced to AZ2. After completion of this tour, he returned to Naval Air Station Lemoore where he was attached to VFA-115, where Ronnie was promoted to AV3. At VFA-115, he was responsible for maintaining aviation maintenance records, aircraft engines, and aircraft and support equipment logbooks. Ronnie was a qualified aircraft and shipboard firefighter and he managed Aircraft Weight and Balance Program and Aviation Technical Publication Liberian.

While in squadron VFA-115, Ronnie received numerous awards such as the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, a Letter of Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Coast Guard Unit Commendation and Good Conduct Medal. Ronnie retired from the United States Navy after serving twenty-three (23) years. Ronnie honored his family and his country, as he valiantly served in the Persian Gulf War for two (2) years. He then started his second career with the State of California Corrections as a Correctional Officer for seventeen (17)  years until his retirement on April 8, 2022.

On December 27, 1992, Ronnie's son, Jonathan Caver-Mimms, was born. On December 31, 1994 Ronnie married the love of his life Della Jeree Caver. Three years later they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Briaunna D'Nae Caver. Ronnie loved living life. One of his joys was officiating high school sports and officiating basketball games for his church.

When talking to his friends and/or his family, Ronnie enjoyed debating and connecting with people through their ideas, morals, and values. He made sure to stay up to date on the latest trends in music, automobiles and pop culture.

He was heavily involved in the community as a supportive parent and happily volunteered for sports activities and Girl Scouts of America. He was also a faithful and giving father member of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Fresno, California Chapter for sixteen (16) years and served as the Fathers Auxiliary Chair for two (2) years. He was also a helpful "Honey Do" for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Omicron Omega Chapter, Fresno, California and was  overjoyed when his daughter became a member of the First Black Greek Letter Sorority in May, 2022.

Ronnie Caver was a devoted husband, father, brother and uncle. He easily made numerous friends wherever he went and made an impact on different social circles with his quick-witted humor. He took pride in caring and providing for his family in any capacity, no questions asked. He remained respectful towards anyone and everyone and made sure you left his conversations with a smile on your face, a true reflection of his words of positivity and encouragement.

Ronnie wanted the best for his family and went above and beyond to be the most supportive he could be. He will truly be missed by his closely-knit family, near and distant relatives and many, many friends.

He leaves to celebrate his wonderful life, having been preceded in death by his mother Catherine Jones, wife Della Jeree Caver, son Jonathan Caver-Mimms, daughter Briaunna D'Nae Caver, brothers Terry Jones of Farrell, Philadelphia and Steven Jones of Selma, Alabama, Brother-in-Law, Jonathan Dolphas Trotter (Sanae) of Belmont, California, Sisters-in-Law Ilonda "Chelle" Palacios of Williamsburg, Virginia and    Veniahcia Sims of Seattle, Washington, Aunt/Sister, Dorothy "Dot" Crawford (John), Uncle/Brothers James Michael Caver, Fred Caver (Debbie), Walter Howard of Brooklyn, New York, Samuel Caver (Nina "Faye") of Selma, Alabama, Cousin/Brother  Charles Caver and Cousin/Sister Regina Caver of Brooklyn New York.

"The Lord Is My Shepherd"

PSALM 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul:

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

Thou anointest my head with oil;

My cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.