Ronald Kent “Ron’’ Bovay, 80, of Richland, was born July 15, 1946, in Bethesda, Md. to Claude and Jessie (Harris) Bovay and died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Osage Beach.
He is survived by his wife Shirley; his children, Teresa (Ken) Hunt, Randy (Susan) Bovay, and Jamie (Sabrina) Bovay; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Richland United Methodist Church with Pastor Isaac Gibson officiating. Burial will be in Wet Glaize/Campground Cemetery, under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Richland United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund or Richland Senior Center. Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, 1001 N. Lynn or P.O. Box 948, Lebanon, Mo. 65536.
