Ralph J. Flores, 67, of Webb City, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Ralph entered this life on February 1, 1947 in Winton, California to the late Nash and Petra (Suriano) Flores. He attended Winton public schools. When Ralph was in his late twenties he traveled the western states, moving to Missouri in 1978. He was a professional drummer and musician, and spent several years in Branson, Missouri, playing at Roy Clark and Hee-Haw Theatres. After leaving Branson, he played in several night clubs in the Joplin, Missouri area. He was a member of the local IBEC Electrical Workers of Joplin, and volunteered several hours in the cleanup of Joplin after the 2011 tornado. He enjoyed listening and playing music, traveling, fishing, watching television and spending time with his family and friends, especially his cats. He was of the Catholic faith. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents; one brother; Frank Flores and father in law; William Lucky, Sr. Ralph is survived by his life companion, Pamela Lucky, two daughters; Diane Anderson (Garry) of Alpine, Wyoming, and Garnet Elliott (Don) of Belgrade, Montana, and one son; Christopher Flores, three grandchildren; Keith Oostema, Jerrica Hunt and Joshua Cooper, two brothers; Nash Flores and Earnest Flores, one sister; Eleanor Flores, two half-brothers; Daniel Garibay and John Garibay, one half-sister; Julia Silva, brother in law; William Lucky of New York, New York , sister in law; Janice Lucky of Neosho, Missouri and one uncle; Jerry Lucky of Wentworth, Missouri as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Flores are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri with Chaplin Christine Iannucilli officiating. Those honoring his life as pallbearers will be Garry Anderson, Mark Duff, Travis Duff, Ricky Combs, Nick Sutton and Robert McKnight. Honorary pallbearer will be William Lucky, Jr. Burial will follow in Sarcoxie, Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.