Ralph C. Cage, 82, of Warrensburg died Nov. 15 at Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg.

Ralph was cremated per his wishes. The family is holding a celebration of life on Nov. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Players Ballroom, 627 E Russell Ave, Warrensburg. There is parking and a private entrance around back.

Ralph was born June 12, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Central High School in 1954. He and Jackie were married for more than 50 years when she passed away in 2010.

Ralph was a journeyman meat cutter, a real estate agent, and then he and his daughter owned Home Rentals and Management together.

His favorite holiday was the Fourth of July because he loved the fireworks. He also enjoyed fishing and driving around. He had the biggest heart and loved feeding animals.

Ralph is survived by his children, Ralph Cage, Rick Cage, and Robin (Tim) Allen; his siblings, Carl (Mary Lee) Cage, Jr., Ilene (Wayne) Allen, and Dolly (Mike) Studards; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.