Joseph Robert Ralph

Mr. Ralph was born in South Norfolk, Virginia and grew up in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Ralph and Pappy and Annie Markham Holland, his wife Emma Lee Ralph, 3 sisters, Mildred Pellizzon, Effie Jankosky and Elizabeth Coward and a brother William "Bud" Ralph.

Mr. Ralph was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was former President of Cardinal Building Corp. with his partner Ronnie Anglin for over 50 years. His lifetime memberships included Masonic Lodge 113, Scottish Rite, Khedive Shriners, Democratic & Social Club of Ocean View, VFW Post 3160, American Legion Post 327, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 60, Moose Lodge 39, Ironworker Union Delegate for nineteen years and was honored as King Crab in Ocean View in 2009.

Survivors include his children Sherry McCoy (Roland), Robert W. Ralph (Angela) and Joseph E. Ralph (Nida); and special friend Edna Tims; his 5 grandchildren: Robyn McCoy (Terry Gabbard), Kristopher McCoy, Lisa Ralph Newbern Ryan (Shawn), Todd Ralph (Erin) and Carlo Ribeiro; 8 great grandchildren: Summer Gabbard, Savannah Thomas (Christopher), Madelyn Ryan, Giselle Ryan, Jaxson Ralph, James Ralph, Angelika Ribeiro and Christian Ribeiro; and 2 great great grandchildren: Sebastian and Rowan Thomas.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior and interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Shriners Children's Hospital.

Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com