Ralph K. Lane, age 95 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Jefferson Gardens, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Monday, September 12, 2016 at Good Hope Baptist Church, Tightwad, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Ralph was born January 6, 1921 in Sedalia, MO to Nowel A. Lane and Gertrude Nutzert as one of eight brothers and sisters. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO. Ralph enlisted in the Army, served 3 1/2 years, and was honorably discharged in 1945. Shortly after his discharge, on April 5, 1947, he was united in marriage to Juanita (Randall) Lane in Sedalia, MO. They had two sons, Grandin (Sandy), Kansas City and Kent (Linda) of Clinton. Ralph worked as a surveyor for Horton Engineering for several years before purchasing a small farm near Coal, MO in 1954. He ran a dairy farm while working at Hermann Lumber Company before retiring after 20 years of service.

Ralph was a wonderful husband, devoted father, awesome grandfather, faithful friend and a man who's faith to the Lord was never ending. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church where he served as deacon, Sunday School Director, Choir Member, led the music ministry, served as Treasurer for 15 years and in later years was custodian.

Ralph is preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Among survivors are his sons Grandin and Kent.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.