James "Steve" Ralls

James “Steve” Ralls, 58 of Fort Smith, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He was born February 9, 1956, in Ardmore, OK to Terry and Ruth Ralls. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and attended the Beckman Center. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Terry Ralls.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 30, 2015 at Fentress Mortuary Chapel. Private burial will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

He is survived by his mother Ruth Ralls of Fort Smith and his sister Marini Shull and her daughter, Netan-Ya of Germany who missed the joy of Steve. Most loyal of all dedicated cousins and true friend, L.B. Johnson, cousins Larry Johnson, and Paige McClain both of Fort Smith, Jim Johnson of Rogers, Scherry Cheatham, of California, Dee Coplin of Witcherville, Grant Geiger of Mena, Lou Geiger of North West, Arkansas, John Geiger of Atlanta, Angel Banker of Midwest City, his aunts and uncles; Faye Geiger of Mena, Bob and Helen Coplin of Witcherville, and Donna and Paul Crelia also of Witcherville.

Memorials may be sent to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 22 North 13th St. Ft. Smith, AR 72901 or to the Bost Incorporated PO Box 11495 Ft. Smith, AR 72917.