Jody Lee Ralls, 70, of Gallatin, Missouri, passed away November 14, 2024. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, with a visitation from noon-2pm at the funeral home preceding the service. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Jody was born January 25, 1954 in Trenton, Missouri to Joseph and Betty Ralls, he was one of four children. He graduated from Winnetonka High School. Following graduation, he started working with his father at Hicks Brothers Chevrolet. Jody soon started at Ford in 1977 and worked there in assembly and a variety of other tasks until his retirement in 2006. He had two sons, Joey and Jason Ralls. Jody later married the love of his life, Katie Colt, in 2009. He enjoyed boating and spending time on the lake, relaxing in his camper, spending time with his family and friends, and watching his grandchildren play sports and dance in recitals.
Jody was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Betty Ralls; his wife, Katie Ralls; and his step-son, Will Lane.
He is survived by his sons, Joey Ralls, and Jason Ralls; his step-son, Zach Lane (Shelley); his grandchildren, Bella Ralls, Shelby Ralls, Nicholas Lane (Chelsea), Tyler Lane, Ami Saling (Josh), William Bryan, Alyssa Head (Trent), and Sophia Bryan; his great-grandchildren, Juddson, Wrenley, and Colton Saling; his siblings, Mickey Ralls (Debbie), Joyce Landon (Rick), and Tommy Gene Ralls; as well as other relatives and friends.
Memories may be shared with the family at ChurchArcherPasley.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, 816-781-2000.
