Ralph E. LaRue, 90 of Van Buren passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 in a local hospital. He was an avid rancher and enjoyed raising cattle; a lifelong resident of Crawford County. He was an ordained minister and a member of Cedarville Assembly of God Church in Cedarville. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Cedarville Assembly of God Church in Cedarville with burial at Shamrock Cemetery in Chester under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Crabtree) LaRue of the home; two daughters, Anita Harris and Kay Evans both of Van Buren; one son, Ralph Dwaine LaRue of Van Buren; one brother, Alfred LaRue of Van Buren; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Family will visit with relatives and friends Monday, November 23, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Ocker Funeral Home 700 Jefferson Street, Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Darrel LaRue, Andrew Adams, Matt Smith, Gary Morrow, Doyle Crowley and Pat Mullican.

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