Ralph was preceded in death by his first wife of 54 years, Leola E. Blasingame, his mother Estelle Oliver, father William, brother Charles, sister Betty McCollum and grandchildren Robern Priest and LeDell McCall. He is survived by his three daughters Bebe Lovelace, Pamela Priest, and Cindy Hammett; his nephew Tommy Gregory; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and their extended families.
He was born January 15, 1927 in Memphis, Texas, but lived most of his life in Oklahoma City. Ralph served honorably in the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He attained a B.A. in Business & Merchandising from OCU. He retired as an Inspector for the Dept. Of Tourism, Parks and Recreation for the State of OK in 1992. He was an accomplished ballroom dancer and bowler. He was a member of Putnam City Baptist Church where he pursued God's plan for his life and actively supported the church's missions.
Viewing will be at the funeral home December 11 from 4 to 8 PM. His funeral service is at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8701 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 2 PM.