Ralph L. Redfearn

Ralph L. Redfearn Ralph L. Redfearn of Highlandville, Missouri logged his final journey when he departed this earth for his heavenly home on July 3, 2011. Ralph was born in Spokane, Missouri on November 25, 1931, to Charley and Lois (Stutesmun) Redfearn. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Carroll; and his first wife, Urmoleta. Ralph is survived by his wife, Norma, of the home and their five children: Phyllis and Terry Farmer of Highlandville, Clell and Donna Redfearn of Ozark, Jay Hardcastle of Ozark, Joe and Beth Hardcastle of Sparta, and Rick and Tracy Hardcastle of Hartville. Ralph had nine grandchildren: John Michael and Amy Bledsoe, Christy and Kyle Willis, Dusty and Ashley Hardcastle, Lacy, Sarah, Mikalah, Riley, Mallory, and Aubrey Hardcastle and five great-grandchildren: Jonathan and Michaela Bledsoe, Lyssa and Eric Willis and Julian Hardcastle. Other survivors include a brother, Calvin Redfearn and wife, Donna, Springfield, two sisters, Lola and husband Ray Wolfe, Ozark, and Lucille and husband Phil Gideon, Ozark, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition, Ralph is leaving behind his "adopted brother"�, Mason Parrish and his wife, Carolyn, of California. Ralph and Mason have shared a special friendship for 59 years. The family is truly appreciative of the support and comfort Mason and Carolyn have given in the last days of Ralph"�s life. During the depression, Ralph and his family moved back and forth from Missouri to California searching for work. Ralph held many jobs including field work, construction, and truck driving. While in California, he was drafted into the Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. After his discharge, he returned to Missouri where he was know as an accomplished mechanic, owned and operated a trucking business, and took great pride in being a farmer. Ralph Redfearn was a man of great wisdom and integrity who said what he meant and meant what he said. His word was his badge of honor and he set great stock in hard work and honesty. Ralph was always willing to help others. He had a quick wit and loved to visit with family and friends; he especially enjoyed sharing his adventures as a bull hauler. Ralph and Norma made the most of their 21 years together. When you saw one of them, you knew the other was close by. Norma remained faithfully and lovingly by his side until the very end. In his younger years, Ralph had professed his belief and accepted Christ. He had reaffirmed his salvation to his family and friends during his final days. Visitation will be held from 6:00 "� 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 6, in the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Highlandville Cemetery on EE with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ralph"�s name to Hospice Compassus and left at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. The immediate family wishes to express deep gratitude to Hospice Compassus, and friends and other family members for all acts of kindness and especially for your prayers during Ralph"�s illness and as we grieve our loss of this special man.