Louis Ray Gomez, Jr.

Louis Ray Gomez, Jr. age 80 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was born October 15, 1934 in Ojai, California, the son of Louis Ray Gomez. Louis served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On January 9, 1959 he and Vera McGownd were united in marriage. Louis was a member of St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Vera Gomez; three children, Sheila Schembri, Rick Gomez and Rex Gomez and wife Elise; seven grandchildren, Thomas Schembri, Tyson Schembri, Marina Gomez, Carly Gomez, Joe Gomez, Andrew Stufft and Ryan Stufft; and seven great grandchildren. Louis was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial with military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.