Ronald Lee Luker

Ava, MO (Formerly of Hot Springs, AR)

Ronald Lee Luker, 63 years, 6 months, and 29 days old, passed away on June 25, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

Ronald was born November 27, 1952 in Hot Springs, AR to Richard Lee and Josephine (Daughtery) Luker.

Ronald was a resident of the Ava community for a few years moving from Hot Springs, AR. He was a Security Guard and had also served as a Deputy in Hot Springs, AR. He was an Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam War.

On January 6, 2013 Ronald and Melody Yvonne (Lemm) Jackson were united in marriage in Ava, MO.

Ronald enjoyed riding motorcycles, horse races and spending time outdoors.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Gene, one brother, Randy, a niece, Lynette and a great nephew, Ricky.


Ronald is survived by his wife, Melody Luker, Ava, MO, one daughter, Ronda Luker, Hot Springs, AR, three step children, Katterinna Fansler, Amarillo, TX, Justin Heath Lemm and Tiffany Jackson both of Ava, MO,six grandchildren, five siblings, Jimmy, Rick and Terry Luker, Linda Bonn and Pat Luker, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ronald will be Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Cutter Morning Star Cemetery, Hot Springs, AR conducted by Gross Funeral Home in Hot Springs, AR.

Memorials may be made to Bikers Against Child Abuse, Ava Chapter, P.O. Box 1796, Ava, MO 65608. Local arrangements conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.