Rodney Earl Lough of St. James passed away at his home on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was 62 years and 18 days of age.

Rodney Lough was born on July 3, 1951 in Rolla, Mo. to his parents Earl William and Geraldine (Davis) Lough. Rodney was united in marriage to Donna Sue Shackleford on June 1, 1979 in Salem, Mo.

Rodney Lough was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Rodney Lough is survived by his wife: Donna Sue Lough of St. James, Mo.; two sons: Andrew Lough and wife Sybill of St. James, Mo.; and Daniel Lough and wife Heather of Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter: Kayleigh Lough of Kansas City, Mo.; Mother: Geraldine (Davis) Lough of St. James, Mo.; step-daughter: Rhonda Green of Rolla, Mo.; one sister:
Dr. Melinda Rush and husband Phillip of Jackson, Mississippi; along with seven grandchildren.

Rodney Lough is preceded in death by his father: Earl William Lough and one step-daughter: Janell Lambert.

Services
Visitation for Rodney Lough will be on Wednesday; July 24, 2013 from 6 - 8 P.M. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M. on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo. with Don Carson officiating. Pallbearers will be: Andrew Lough; Daniel Lough; Phillip Rush; Joe Ridenhower; Deue Robertson; and Scott Carroll. Burial will be in the St. James Cemetery in St. James, Mo.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

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