Gary E. Ravenscraft, age 79, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. He was born November 6, 1934, in Columbia, MO, to Robert and Pearl (Roberts) Ravenscraft. He was a member of St Agnes Cathedral. Gary served in the United States Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pearl Mae Ravenscraft. He is survived by his partner Jack Matrenga, Springfield, MO; s sister, Rafaleta Powell Springfield, MO; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Fr. Mike McDevitt officiating. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the A.P.O.. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.