Ralph Edward Bedwell went home to be with the Lord on the morning of June 6th. He was born January 2, 1948 to William and Dorothy Bedwell. Mr. Bedwell was a graduate of East Ridge High School class of 1966 and retired from Combustion Engineering. He was a former U.S. Navy Reservist and a member of East Ridge Pentecostal Church.
Beloved husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 44 years, Virginia L. Bedwell; children, Tina Bedwell, Al Knowles, Dana Knowles, Rory Wetherington and Randy Weatherington; brother, Frank Bedwell; grandchildren, Taylor Knowles, Morgan Knowles, Hannah Knowles, Katherine Welch, Kristopher Welch and Grayson Welch; great-granddaughter, Evie Cruz.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday at East Ridge Pentecostal Church with Brother Terry Arnold officiating. There will be no visitation.