Ronald Uzzell

Ronald Lee Uzzell, 69, of Strafford, Missouri, passed away on March 4, 2026. Born on October 8, 1956, in Springfield, Missouri, to Billy Don Uzzell and Ruth Uzzell, Ronnie grew up attending Grant Avenue Free Will Baptist Church. His father taught him to bird hunt, and both parents shared a deep love of fishing. Many weekends were spent at Table Rock Lake, where he developed a remarkable talent for knowing when and where the fish were biting. As an adult, he continued to enjoy pond fishing and cherished his time at Stockton Lake.

Ron attended Kickapoo High School, where he was a starter on the basketball team and helped the team win the Blue & Gold Tournament during his senior year. He spent his working years at Kraft Foods while also owning and operating A Plus Lawn Care. He remained an avid outdoorsman throughout his life, finding joy in bird hunting and fishing. Ron had a big heart and formed deep bonds with many canine companions over the years. He made friends easily and left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

He is survived by his wife, Roberta Lou Uzzell, of the home; his children, Ryan Uzzell and his wife Sondra, and Rhonda Uzzell-Ybarra; his grandchildren, Tristen Uzzell, Ava Uzzell, Jocelyn Ybarra, and Javen Ybarra; his sister, Lawana Joy Uzzell Shine and her husband, Jerry Dean Shine; and his nieces and nephew, Ashley, Jerrica, and Marshall Shine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Don Uzzell and Ruth Uzzell.

Ron will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.