James Ralph York, age 77, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Hospice of Butler Warren County surrounded by his loved ones. James was born in Jellico, TN. on December 8, 1946 to the late Hoil and Julia York.
Ralph graduated from Franklin High School class of 1964 and served in the National Guard for six years. He retired from Dayton Progress Tool & Die as a Journeyman Machinist after thirty plus years, NCR and the Towne Mall. He enjoyed gardening, working on his hot rods and Volkswagens. He was a member of National Street Rod Association (NSRA). Ralph was a member of the Baptist Church since he was a teenager.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn (Lovely) York; his son, Casey York; his daughter, Heather (Dan) Radank; his three grandchildren, Bryce york, Lillian York, Alana York; his brother, Larry (Sharon) York; and his sister, Phyllis (Richard) Schoonover; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be 1pm Monday December 18, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E 2nd St Franklin, OH with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Burial will be in North Monroe Cemeterey. Visitation will be Monday from 12pm top 1pm at the funeral home. Following the cemetery service there will be a gathering of family and friends at the First Baptist Church in Trenton, OH.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriner's Hospital or Wounded Warriors.
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