RAVENSWOOD – Ralph J. Phillips, was born March 3, 1936, in Roane County, WV. He departed this life on Sunday, July 18, 2010. He died at the age of 74 due to a short illness at CAMC Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Ralph was a U.S. veteran, who joined the Army in 1959. Ralph was also an avid sports fan of the Ravenswood Red Devil teams. He also received an award for the #1 Sports Fan.
Ralph will be greatly missed by friends and family! We love you dearly! You are a wonderful and loving soul! God Bless you as you look down upon us with your loving, gentle and caring ways!
He is survived by 6 nieces and 9 nephews; also, many great and great-great nieces and nephews. His parents, Oliver and Leila Burdette Phillips, 5 brothers and 3 sisters preceded Ralph in death.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at 2:00 pm at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor Jay Vestal conducting the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to P.O. Box 844, Ravenswood, WV 26164, in honor of Ralph J. Phillips.