Ralph Mace's Obituary
Ralph Vernon Mace, son of Jesse Kornelius and Ida Mae Watson Mace, was born April 24, 1929, in Kinsley County, Kansas. He departed this life Sunday, November 2, 2008, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-nine years, six months, and nine days. On February 13, 1947, Ralph was united in marriage to Dottie Ruth McMillen and together they have shared the past sixty-one years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Connie; two brothers, Elbert and Perry; and two sisters, Edna and Wilma. He is survived by his loving wife, Dottie Ruth, of the home; three sons, Gene Mace and his wife, Roxie, of Seymour, Missouri, Larry Mace and his wife, Robin, and John Mace and his wife, Rhonda, all of Grovespring, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Ralph spent his childhood in Kansas, and after he and Dottie Ruth were married, they made their home in the Grovespring area where they lovingly raised their family. He was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Sunshine Pentecostal Church until his health began to fail. Ralph worked hard all of his life, working as a farmer, woodcutter, store owner and a press operator at Laclede Metal. He loved to play his guitar and sang at many Revivals throughout the area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He was a kind hearted man who loved everyone he met and was loved by those who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Servcies will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday November 5, 2008 in the Sunshine Pentecostal Church in Hartville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Davis no. 2 cemetery in Grovespring, Missouri. Visitation will be from noon until time of service under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Hartville, Missouri. A memorial has been established and donations may be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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