Ralph was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on August 27, 1947, to Mary Frances Rush Farrell and Ralph Jesse Farrell. He graduated from Mississippi State University with degrees in Mechanical Engineering.
Ralph and his wife, Becky, had two daughters, Kathryn Rebecca Farrell, of Jackson, MS, and Elizabeth Rush Farrell Garcia of Boston, MA. He loved running, reading, music, and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Ralph was an Eagle Scout and was also a member of the 412th Engineer Command U.S. Army Reserve and Meadowbrook Church of Christ. Ralph is survived by his wife, daughters, son-in-law, Charles Garcia, sister, Lynne Farrell Tucker, brother-in-law, Bobby Tucker, and nephew, Robert Ralph Tucker, and his wife, Lori.
Visitation for Ralph will be held at Meadowbrook Church of Christ on Sunday, February 7, from 2 until 4 pm in the Hospitality Room. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 8 at 11 am at Meadowbrook Church of Christ. Memorial donations may be made to Health Talents International or Meadowbrook Church of Christ.