Ronald Inman

Ronald Dean Inman, 54, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Ill. He was born April 12, 1954, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the son of Alvin and Bonnie Lee Spradling Inman. He and Susan Clark were married on September 29, 2007 at an intimate backyard ceremony in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Inman received his Masters Degree in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, he deeply touched the hearts of all who met him. As a nurse practitioner at Benton Comprehensive Family Health Care, he exemplified the meaning of committment, compassion and care for every patient that he had the joy of serving. His selfless acts and duty to others became a symbol for which his family knew him best. As a husband he provided love and security and as a father he encouraged self-discipline,independence and respect for others.His greatest joys in life were fishing with his son and spending time with his grandchildren and dogs Rusty, Will, Daisey Mae and Soozy. He will be sadly missed by all those whose life he touched. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Chris (Danielle) Inman,Michael (Becky) Inman; daughter, Deanna Inman; Stepson, Tristan Frayser; four stepdaughters, Laura (Delbert) Murphy, Chelsea (Todd) Williams, Alleigh White, Lindsey Frayser; father & stepmother, Alvin & Olama Inman; mother & stepfather, Bonnie & Guy Dicks; three grandchildren, Andrew Inman, McKayla Allen, Claira Williams, uncles & aunts, Gary & Shelby Beardsley, Norman & Francis Inman, Nellie & Marcie; brother, Alvin Inman; sister, Lana Jackson; best friend, Vince (Christy) Maurer; numerous cousins, friends and acquaintances. Friends may call at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home on Monday, July 14, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Luther Rhodes officiating. Burial will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, in Bloomfield, Mo. at 1:00 PM with Full Military Rite by the Missouri Honors Team.

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Ronald Inman

July 12, 2008