Ralph Coyrell Pilgrim, 89, went to be with the Lord, on December 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 year, Bonnie Sue Pilgrim, of Huntsville, AL.; his parents, Hollis Watson & Hattie Olliebelle Bryant Pilgrim; brothers Robert Pilgrim, Wayman Pilgrim; sister, Wylene West. Mr. Pilgrim has one living brother, Jack Pilgrim, of Kansas. He has a large surviving family that includes 19 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. In addition, he leaves behind 5 children; daughter, Linda Dupree of Douglasville, GA; Daughter and son in law, Sue & Tommy Nantz of Winston, GA.; son & daughter in law, Larry Pilgrim & Terri Pilgrim of Austell; Daughter and son in law, Lisa & Mike Holland of Douglasville, GA; many niece and nephews. During the last 13 months, Mr. Pilgrim was able to be cared for and loved dearly by his family. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed.
His family will celebrate his life, at 2:00pm, Wednesday, December 18th, 2013, in the Chapel of Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow on the grounds of Georgia Memorial Park. Friends will be received, Tuesday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, in the funeral home.
