Ralph Franklin Lemons Sr.

Funeral services for Ralph Franklin Lemons, Sr. who passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 will be at Maryville FCM Church on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. He will lie-in-state prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory directing.

Ralph worked as a crane operator for Culp Iron and Metal and retired after 38 years of service. He was a member of and served as a deacon at Maryville FCM Church. He loved and adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, Auburn football and eating.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Susie Lemons; First wife, Willie Lemons and siblings: Ruby Reynolds, Billie Renfroe and Doug Lemons.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lemons; son, Ralph, Jr. (Valerie) Lemons; stepsons: Roy (Starr) Jones and Dale (Penny) Jones; grandchildren: Eric Lemons, Ethan Lemons, Joseph (Katie) Lemons, Wesley Lemons and Jonathon (Yuka) Kendall; step grandchildren: Marla Jones, Brandon (Crystal) Waldon, Power (Katie) Ragan, River Ragan and Krisi (Aaron) Brambley; great grandchildren: Elisha Kendall, Isabella Lemons and Laney Dockery and step great grandchildren: Daylen Holcomb, Brylaina Holcomb, Garrett Brambley, Asher Ragan and Elijah Ragan.

Visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.