John Nathaniel Ruston, 93 years old, passed away on December 23, 2019 at James River Nursing and Rehabilitation in Springfield, Missouri with his grandsons by his side.

John was born April 17, 1926 in Castle Springs, Arizona to Charles N. and Rose (Williams) Ruston.

John was a Veteran and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

On February 3, 1957 John and Dorothy L. Ward were united in marriage in Corinth, Mississippi and to this union they were blessed with six children.

John was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ in Halls, Tennessee. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a supervisor assistant for a Hotel in Las Vegas for several years.

He really enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved his grandkids. His last years of his life he loved being with his dog, TAK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy in 2007, two sons, Jerry and Roger Ruston, three sisters and two brothers.

He is survived by five children, Johnny Ruston, Jan Ruston, Judy Ruston, James Ruston, and Betty Ruston, grandsons, Josh White and Gary Ruston, many other grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services for John will be Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, Missouri with full military honors by Troy Herd Ava American Legion Post 112 and U.S. Army at the funeral home. Visitation will be prior to service on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to service time at the funeral home. Officiating will be Ken Mitchell.

Cremation will follow his services and his cremains will be buried in the Antioch Cemetery by his wife, Dorothy in Halls, TN at a later date. Memorials may be made to any Veteran's organization of the donor's choice.