Ronald J. Shockley (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Ronald James Shockley, son of Charles and Jewell Chastain Shockley, was born April 22, 1948, in Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Tuesday, August 14, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of sixty-four years, three months, and twenty-two days.
On January 23, 1987, he was united in marriage to Kathy Layne Coday, and they shared the last twenty-five years.
His parents preceded him in death.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home; four sons, Shane Shockley, and his wife, Bridget, of Long Lane, Missouri, Brek Shockley, and his wife, Sandy, Ryan Shockley, and Brittany Reeves, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Charlie Shockley, of the home; a daughter, Katelynne Roberts, and her husband, D., of Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Julie, Grant, and Cody; a brother, Robert Shockley, and his wife, Donna, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Lebanon, Missouri area, and attended Lebanon R-III Schools. He entered the military as a young man, and served his country faithfully in the United States Army as part of Company B, 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, during the Vietnam War. For his wounds received in action on October 7, 1968, he was awarded the Purple Heart, and for his meritorious service in military operations against the hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Ronald returned to Lebanon, where he made his home. He worked at Detroit Tool Company for a number of years, and then was an electrician for Laclede Electric Cooperative. Later, he operated a backhoe business for a few years.
Ronald had made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Unity Freewill Baptist Church. In the last few years, Ronald had grown closer to his Lord and Savior.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and boating on the lake. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor and was very witty. His family was very important to him and he greatly enjoyed his grandchildren. Although all three of his grandchildren were special to him, his grandson, Cody, was the highlight of his life for the last few years.
Ronald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and know that he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
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