of Clarksville, AR

November 17, 1938 - May 16, 2016

Ronald L. Rife passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 in Russellville. Ron was born November 17, 1938 in Salem, Oregon and raised in West Los Angeles.

He attended the University of Hawaii, University of California-Fresno, and San Jose State College for graduate degrees.

Ron served 25 years honorably in the military and federal government service. He joined the Veteran's Administration and worked in various Medical Centers as Chief of Medical Media.

After retiring from the VA, he joined and retired from the California Department of Corrections.

In his early years, he enjoyed flying, scuba diving, and skydiving. Later in life, he traveled with his wife, Barbara, and enjoyed, fishing, photography, and writing.

His business, The Shooter, was located in Vancouver, WA. and Clarksville, AR.

He leaves his wonderful wife of 50 years, Barbara, with whom he believes he spent the best years of his life, they moved to Clarksville, Arkansas in 2014. He also leaves his son, Gordon; son, Tim; daughter, Nina, and grandson, Aiden; along with all of his Arkansas family.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Clarksville Church of Christ, with Bro. Jake Chism officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Fort Smith National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Southern Christian Home in Morrilton, AR., Mountain State Children's Home in CO., or the children's charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville.

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