Ronald Dee Nokes 73, of Rushville, Missouri passed away Wednesday October 9, 2013. He was born August 28, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri son of Ethel & Jesse Nokes. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #101. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors a friend Norman (Joy)Griffin of Rushville, MO, 2 sons, David, and Mike Nokes, and a daughter, Tracy Nokes. two, grandchildren, half-brother, Mike George, a sister, Jessie (Jerry) Joseph of Camdenton, MO. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. The inurnment will be at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, at a later date. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com