Ronald D. Jett, Kimberling City, MO, son of Hershel and Lucille (Blackwell) Jett, was born February 15, 1955, in Rolla, MO, and departed this life on December 26, 2022, at the age of 67.

Ron had been a resident of the area since 1975, moving here from Bland, MO.  He received his Bachelor of science in education from Southwest Missouri State University.  He worked for Herschend Family Entertainment in Branson, MO including Silver Dollar City, Whitewater in Missouri and Texas and Dollywood in Tennessee, General Manager at the Grand Palace and with the last 20 years of his career as General Manager at Dolly Parton's Stampede in Branson, MO.  He was a member of Praise & Worship Church in Branson West, MO.  He was involved in the Table Rock Chamber, Branson Chamber and Kimberling City Planning and Zoning.

Ron is survived by his wife of 41 years, LaDonna (Spurgeon) Jett, his daughter, Katie (Jett) Young and husband Caleb of Willard, MO and their 3 children, Ron's grandchildren, Olivia, Avalynne and Sullivan and his son, Adam Jett and wife, Dayna of Branson, MO.

Ron will be missed by his family, friends and co-workers he has had over the years.

Memorial Service for Ron will be Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Praise & Worship Church Branson West, MO, with Pastor Mark Hunsaker officiating.  There will be a reception following from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Lindwedel Winery in Branson, MO.

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