Ralph Wade Orso, Sr.

Ralph Wade Orso, Sr. – age 85, born in Whistler, Alabama and a resident of Semmes for many years passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. Mr. Orso retired from Mobile Tile Co. after more than 40 years of service. He was an avid fisherman regardless of the weather. Mr. Orso was a longtime member of Smithtown Baptist Church where he devoted many hours helping out. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin J. and Bertha Orso; brother, Howard Orso; beloved wife of many years, Jewell Dean Yeager Orso; and son, William Orso. Mr. Orso is survived by his sons, Ralph Wade Orso, Jr. (Deborah) and Russell D. Orso, Sr. (Julia); grandchildren, Jeff Orso (Michelle), Jason Orso, Julie Epperson (Bobby), Lisa Stuckey (Jimmy), Russ Orso, Jr., Deanna Nunn (Thomas), Amber Coggin (Jason), Nikki Marinelli (Sam), David McKinney (Angel), Michelle Morris (Keith), and Melissa McKinney; brothers, James C. "Bobo" Orso (Frances) and Charles M. Orso; sister, Ann Pope (W.R.); very special niece, Claudia Odom (Ronnie); very special friends, W.P. and Rita Phillips; 35 great-grandchildren; 1 great, great-grandchild; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Saraland on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 28, from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-saraland.com. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Parkway, Saraland, Alabama 36571.