MSG (Ret) Ronald Dee Bodkins, 66 of Rolla, Mo., formerly of Dixon, Mo., a United States Army retired Master Sergeant, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, in his home.
MSG (Ret) Bodkins is survived by son, John Bodkins and wife, Katie; his daughter, Stephanie Wray; his stepdaughter, Lauren Rivera and husband, Vince; his stepson, Andrew Evans and wife, Kristal; stepson, Daniel Simpson; and nephew, Nick Bodkins and wife, Deana. He also leaves twenty-two beloved grandchildren: Alisa Duke, Kalvin Wray, Emmett Wray, Lincoln Wray, Brayden Bodkins, Graycie Bodkins, Jaxsyn Bodkins, Adam Evans, Austin Evans, Alijah Evans, Abel Evans, Anderson Evans, Creed Rivera, Crew Rivera, Ford Simpson, Wren Simpson, Walker Simpson, Jayden Bodkins, Jordan Bodkins, Jayla Bodkins, Alaina Gilliam, and Charlie Gilliam; and two great-grandchildren, Mariella Wray and Adalynn Duke. He is lovingly remembered by his four sisters, Debra Grim and husband Richard, Tamara Goncz and husband Tom, Brenda Bodkins, and Becky Bodkins; his two brothers, Michael Bodkins and wife Julie, and Phillip Bodkins and wife Kimberly; and his many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of MSG (Ret) Ronald Bodkins to the Dixon Soccer Club and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Sign guest book at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com
