He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a veteran of the Navy and Coast Guard.
Ralph left behind to cherish his memory his children Carol Ijames and Frank Jamison.
A service to honor the life of Ralph will be held Monday at 12 noon at Arch L. Heady & Son Southern Funeral Home with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8pm at the funeral home.