Ralph Stites Jr., 96, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born February 28, 1923 to Ralph and Agnes Stites Sr. in National Park, NJ. Ralph was a WWII Navy veteran. He loved to paint and draw. He was very detail oriented and creative. Ralph played the accordion in a string band in Philadelphia. He also loved to garden and feed the ducks. Ralph is preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years Arlene and his daughter Suzanne. He is survived by his son Stephen Stites (Carolyn Allen), grandchildren Chip, Melissa, Tracy, Jennifer, Stephanie, 13 great-grandchildren, sister Annamae Kocher, brother Herb Souder as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 beginning at 3:00pm.