Graveside service is Saturday, April 21st at 2:00 PM at Resurrection Cemetery, 5001 NE Cookingham Drive, Kansas City, MO.
Ralph was born Feb. 22, 1940 in St Joseph to Frank and Violet Howard. He worked at Gladstone Foods for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Roy Mitchell Howard; brother John White; sisters Joyce Worly and Betty Lewis and his lifetime partner, Bobbie Joe Martin.
Survivors include his grandson, Ryan Howard; brothers Frank Howard, Melvin Howard, both of St Joseph and Joe (Vicki) Howard of Lincoln, NE; sisters Jean Everett and Vicki Church of St Joseph.
Obituary and Condolences at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com; McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion, Kansas City, MO 64119 816-453-7700.