Ralph served in the U.S. Army for 23 years and retired with the rank of CW-4 in 1993. During his military service, Ralph was an Aviator and flew helicopters and fixed wings. He received several awards including a Bronze Star Medal, the republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Master Army Aviator Badge, and an Air Medal.
After his military service, Ralph pursued working as a Supervisor at Sallie Mae in Killeen and a Loan Officer at Central Texas College. In his free time, Ralph enjoyed traveling with his wife. Some of his favorite trips were those he spent on cruises.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Mary June Stady; daughter, Wylie Rolon (Luisel); sons, Terry Tolbert and Trent Tolbert (Kara); step-son Charles D. Allen III; as well as his grandchildren, Benjamin Thompson, Madeline Rolon, Luisel Rolon II, Cheyenne Tolbert, and Jacob Tolbert.
Visitation for Ralph will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove followed by the Funeral Service beginning at 11:00am. Following the Funeral Service, the Interment will take place at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 1:00pm.
Serving as pallbearers are Louisel Rolon, Scott Killpack, Andrew Killpack, James Noblitt, Larry Noblitt and Donald Noblitt.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Tolbert family.
