Ralph T. Stinson

Ralph Thomas Stinson was welcomed into Heaven on March 20, 2022. Where he was reunited with his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary Jane (Hall) Stinson. Ralph’s surviving family includes his daughter, Mary Ellen Stinson Alcocer, and sons Michael David Stinson (Kim) and Mark Thomas Stinson (Lauren). Ralph leaves behind seven grandchildren of whom he was very proud. Rachel Elaine Alcocer, Jessica Rae Alcocer Guignard, William Kell Stinson, Carly Elizabeth Stinson, Alexandra Claire Stinson, Emma Hunter Stinson, and Eric Thomas Stinson, as well as great grandchildren, Alexa Jane Guignard, Brooklyn Marie Guignard and Michael Alexander Stinson.

Ralph was born on December 2, 1940, to Herman Thomas Stinson and Flora Winifred Blunt Stinson in Bath, NY. With Ralph’s decision at a young age not to stay on the family farm, he accepted a position with Dupont Corporation which took he and his young family to Plano, TX for a while, and then ultimately a move to Georgia. Ralph and his wife Mary joined All Saints Catholic Church with their move to Dunwoody, GA in 1982. As a member of the Knights of Columbus, Ralph became a familiar face at church fish Frys and any church function. Ralph was always a man of strong faith. No doubt he heard the words “well done good and faithful servant” – Matthew 25:21. when entering the gates of Heaven. A man of few words, he led those around him by his example of faithfulness to his church and to his family.

Ralph was an easy-going man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. When not involved at Church, he enjoyed spending time with his family, a good meal and was an avid baseball fan. A visit to Ralph’s in the Spring always meant he would be watching a baseball game. Any team, but he particularly loved watching the Atlanta Braves. It is fitting Ralph was able to enjoy the Braves winning the World Series for his final baseball season on this earth.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Visitation with the family, which will be held at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday Match 30th. The Knights of Columbus will be praying the Rosary at around 7:30.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday March 31st at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 at 11:00 AM With an interment ceremony immediately following the mass at Arlington Memorial Park 201 Mt. Vernon Highway NW Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Where Ralph will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Mary.

A reception will be held following the graveside service at the home of Mark and Lauren Stinson 4005 Greatwood Path Alpharetta, GA 30005.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ralph’s cherished Knights of Columbus council 11402 at All Saints Catholic Church in Ralph’s name, or a donation of blood to the American Red Cross.