Ralph Henry Hartsock Sr. passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 30, 2017 in Springfield, MO. Ralph was born on September 17, 1944 in Porterville, CA. He was preceded by his parents James Hartsock and Vonda Chenowith, his wife Diana Hartsock, and his siblings Rachel Brown, James Hartsock, Jimmy Hartsock, Patsy Hayes, and Carolyn Jacobs. Ralph is survived by his father Joe Smith and wife Jerrell Smith, his brother Acy Hartsock and wife Linda Hartsock, his brother Bill Faulkner, his daughter Laurie Esquivel and husband Paul Esquivel, son Ralph Hartsock Jr. and wife Ginny Hartsock, his grandchildren Joanna, David, Jessica, Heather, Nicole, Monique, Sahara and Henry, his seven great grandchildren and lifelong friends. Ralph's wishes were to be buried alongside his loving wife Diana in San Jacinto, CA. Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He had a heart of gold and will forever be missed by all who knew him. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.