Dewey Lane Rinker Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dewey Lane Rinker of Mount Vernon, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 29, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dewey Lane Rinker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arlis Rinker and Estell Rinker (Roach); and his siblings, Eugene, Billy Ray, Lowell Rinker, Olive Reynolds, Lueda Elliott and Fern Phillips.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Ellison; and his children, Debby Stone of Mesa, Karen Carl of Chesapeake, Missouri, Dwight Rinker of Mt. Vernon, Richard McSwain (Jenny) of Excelsior Springs and Thomas McSwain (Anitta) of Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 7th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Living Water Church (10934 Lawrence 1112, Mt Vernon, MO 65712). A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Campground Cemetery.
