Ramon C. Buzzy Nokes

Mr. Ramon C. (Buzzy) Nokes, 84, of Cleveland, passed away, Friday, March 29, 2013 at North Sunflower Medical Center. Visitation will be 1:00-3:00 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 at Ray Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the McNutt Cemetery in Schlater with Rev. Floyd Cooper officiating.
Buzzy was born August 24, 1929, to Herman Nokes and Patty Netherland Nokes. He married Maxine Smith on September 21, 1946 in Schlater. Buzzy was known for his love of nature, his prolific gardening skills, and the generous sharing of his harvest. In addition, his keen knowledge of all creatures great and small found in the woods of Bolivar County, was envied by professionals who sought his assistance on many occasions. Buzzy's life was fullest when he shared his love of hunting and fishing with his grandsons. His legacy lives on. His strong, character, kind and gentle demeanor and his ever charming smile live on in our hearts. He retired from Delta Pine Land and Company in 1993 and he was also a member of Benoit Union Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Nokes and Patty Nokes; wife, Maxine Smith Nokes to whom he was married for 60 years; and siblings, Richard Nokes, Morris Nokes, and Martha Weeks.
Buzzy is survived by his daughters, Ramona Nokes Rizzo (Phillip) of Cleveland, MS, Connie Rhodes (Richard) of Cruger, MS; Grandchildren Phil Rizzo (Mary) of Cleveland, MS, Paul Rizzo (Brooks) of Cleveland, MS, Richard Rhodes Jr. of Gunnison; great-grandchildren, Katy Rizzo, Claire Rizzo, Rian Rizzo, Rance Rizzo.
Pallbearers will be Phil Rizzo, Paul Rizzo, Richard Rhodes, Jr., Wesley Nokes, Joe Nokes, William Nokes, Jimmy Haney,and B.W. (Repete) King Jr.
Memorials may be made to Beniot Union Church, P.O. Box 278 Benoit, MS 38725.
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First Visitation

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday, April 1, 2013
Ray Funeral Home 206 Bishop Road Cleveland, Mississippi, United States

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