John J. Ruby, Kimberling City, MO, son of John and Mary (Kelly) Ruby, was born April 3, 1940 in O'Brian County, Iowa and departed this life on December 9, 2020 at the age of 80.

John ran his own plumbing company in the Branson area for many years until his retirement.  He had been very active in the Kimberling City Elks Lodge being awarded the Elk of the Year Award in 1983.

John was preceded in death by his parents; by his wife, Carol; and two of his sisters, Catherine, and Jeanette.

Survivors include two sons, John Ruby of Ft. Wayne, IN and Jay Ruby of Branson, MO; one daughter, Joni Ruby of Branson, MO; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy and Nancy, and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service for John will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Cemetery Kimberling City, MO.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the Kimberling City Elks Lodge.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.