Stanley Virgil Rawson passed away at Mercy South surrounded by family on April 26, 2024.

He was born on April 4,1943 in Bonne Terre, Mo. to his parents, the late Robert and Dorothy Rawson.

also preceded by his brother, Steve Rawson; and daughters, Patricia Rawson and Jacque Sue Rawson.

Stan married the love of his life Ruby on June 8, 1963.  He started working at Bell Telephone before he entered law enforcement.  He served as a deputy sheriff under Ken Buckley from approximately 1970 to 78.  He spent the last 27 years before retirement as a claims rep for Columbia Insurance Group.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood working.

He was a member of Leadington Free Will Baptist Church, a Master Mason for 50 years of the Elvins IONIC Lodge and was in the Army National Guard.

He loved his kids and grandkids deeply and taught many of them to hunt and fish.

Survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruby Rawson;

his children, Cheryl Brenneke (Bob); Rob Rawson (Nanci); and Melissa Goodson (Joe);

Brothers, John Rawson (Donna); and Keith Rawson (Linda);

Sister, Darla Edgar (Jay);

Grandchildren, Josh Chilton (Rosie); Paige Chilton; Devon Rawson (Christian); Taylor Rawson (Carissa); Jordan Rawson; Maci Rawson; Avery Brenneke; Maddox Brenneke; Addison Brenneke; Kennadi Rawson; Emily Goodson; and Nick Goodson; Brittney Strange (Dennis); and Chad Brenneke.

9 great grandchildren,

other relatives and friends also survive.

Visitation Tuesday April 30, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. to time of Funeral Service at 12:00 P.M. at Leadington Free Will Baptist Church 218 Woodlawn Dr., Leadington, Mo. 63601 with Rev. Bob Thebeau.

Burial at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Leadington, Mo.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Leadington Free Will Baptist Church.

Arrangements by the Horton-Wampler Funeral Home, Park Hills, Mo.