Ronald "Ron" Eugene Coulston, 65, Jamesport, Mo., passed away at his home on August 28, 2015.

Ron was born on November 24, 1949, in Polo, Mo., to Robert Henry and Mattie Grace Smith Coulston. He had worked as a deputy sheriff for several county offices, and had also been the Chief of Police at Lake Lotawana. In the past he had served as a Jackson County, Mo., deputy coroner.

Ron had served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War and had received the Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of the Gallatin, Mo., VFW Post #2172, and was a member of the Pilot Grove #1 Baptist Church, Gilman City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Charles and Robert Earl.

On May 19, 2001, he married Christina Ann "Tina" Martin at the Pilot Grove #1 Church at Gilman City. She survives of the home.

Additional Survivors: Children-Rodney (Debbie) Coulston, and Liz, Waxhaw, NC; Craig (Peggy) Coulston, Melbourne, Mo.; and Amber (Jared) Jimerson, Hootentown, Mo.; Siblings-Bob (Judy) Coulston, Holden, Mo.; Fran (Bob) Nieman, Gallatin; Barbara Stratton, Trenton; Jimmy Ray Coulston, Council Bluffs, Ia; and Deb Coulston (friend-Roy), Red Oak, Ia; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 31, at the funeral home.

Interment: The Pilot Grove #1 Cemetery, Gilman City, Mo.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Advantage, Gallatin.

Friends may call after 9 a.m., on Monday.