Ronald Mandella

Ron Mandella was born March 13th, 1940 at Los Angeles, California to Ned C. and Eleanor Overton Mandella. He married Debbie Swan on October 13th, 1967. Ron had a very diverse life and experiences. He was a professional drag-car driver, was a floral designer in his own shop, owned Mandella's Creative Concerns-Benjamin Moore, worked at Ranger Boats for many years and was Chairman of the Marion County Republican Committee for 3 years. Ron lived in Flippin for 31 years, moving from California. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals. Survivors: He is survived by; his wife, Debbie Mandella of Flippin, daughter, Shelly Burks and husband Ron of Marshfield, Missouri, 2 sons, Joseph Mandella of Harrison and Captain Jared Mandella of the United States Air Force, stationed in Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, 13 grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Aaron, Joanna, Daniel, Micah, Rachel, Jonnah, Nathanael, Samuel, Leah, Benjamin, and Jerusha Burks, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in Death by: his parents. Funeral: Graveside memorial services will be private. Burial: Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the family.