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Ralph Churchwell Obituary

Ralph N. Churchwell, Jr.

Nashville, TN

Ralph N. Churchwell, Jr., age 94, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014.

He was the beloved husband of the late Helen Theresa (Collins) Churchwell. Born in Clifton, TN, he was the son of the late Ralph N. Sr. and Anna Bell Churchwell.

Mr. Churchwell was a Navy Veteran of WWII, a Pearl Harbor survivor, and Purple Heart recipient. He was a Sr. Chief for the US Navy and served for 30 years. He continued his career as a Senior Field Representative - Special Services Division for the Bureau of Naval Personnel. He was also a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his daughter, Flora Prestipino; grandchildren, Carmine Prestipino III, and Ralph IV, Renee, Valerie, Kimberly and Christopher Churchwell; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Ralph N. Churchwell III and John E. Churchwell. For many individuals & families, he was a mentor and "adopted" father/grandfather.

A funeral service will be held at eleven-thirty in the morning on Monday, the 2nd of June, 2014 in Woodlawn's Dignity Hall with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Entombment to follow in Woodlawn's Cross Mausoleum.

Published by The Tennessean on Jun. 1, 2014.
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Hi Flora. I don't know if you will see this, but I wanted to offer condolences (7 years late). I have very fond memories of your dad, my Uncle Ralph. :)

My dad, Jerry Flanders, thought of your dad as a great friend. They really cared for each other. I remember your dad took me to the base to buy a bicycle.

We visited your house a few times. I remember that TV that had the REMOTE CONTROL. What magic is this? I don't have to get up and walk across the room to change channels? Amazing!!

This morning, I was trying to remember your dad's name. I knew who he was but it stayed below... then... it surfaced, and I smiled. When I look his name up on Google, and the picture appeared, I nearly cried when I saw he was alive until 2014 and I never reached out. I am so sorry.

Although few, your dad and your family are pleasant memories for me.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make is face shine down upon you and may He give you peace.

God bless,
Bob Flanders

Bob Flanders

Friend

September 2, 2021

Flora,
You know I loved your father. Please give me a call.

Rose

May 30, 2014

May GOD be with you at this time to strengthen you and give you the peace of knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord for those who love Him.

Robert Churchwell, Jr.

May 29, 2014

To The Family: My thoughts and prayers for you. With sincere condolences on your lost.

Louis O. Jr. Churchwell

May 29, 2014

Offering my deepest condolences to the family.Ralph was such a nice man.Always had a smile and a great sense of humor.

Nora Mace

May 27, 2014

My dearest Daddy Churchwell, I will miss you dearly. You were such a big part of my life. You and Mommy Churchwell went through a lot with me and I am so glad I had the chance to thank you for all you had done before you left to be with your sugar I'm sure she greated you with open arms.. Bradley still talks about you glad you got to meet him. I will love you forever Debbra

Debbra Grossman

May 27, 2014

CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE CHURCHWELLS FROM A CLASSMATE OF JOHN'S AT ST. AUGUSTIN AND DE LA SALLE, NEWPORT, RI. IT WAS SAD TO READ THE OBITUARY SO SOON AFTER JOHN'S. MAY GOD HOLD ALL THE CHURCHWELLS IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND.

PATRICK F. MURPHY

May 27, 2014

Offering you condolences for a man who lived an awarding life. I mourn the additional loss of a wonderful man in your family We were blessed to have them in our lives and I will have memories I will cherish forever. But most most of all they are both at peace.
Much love
Victoria Johnson

Victoria Johnson

May 24, 2014

Flora,Carmine lll, Nicole, Giovanni, Angelina, Carmine, Romeo and Churchwell family , Our thoughs and prayers are with you today and the days ahead.


Grandpa Churchwell as most of us called him was a great man. My memories will be him always smiling and asking how you doing? Grandpa driving the bug and grandpa letting the kids dip into the money jar.
We love and will miss you.R.I.P. grandpa
Paula,Billy,Maryteresa

Paula Pronovost

May 23, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

The Staff of Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home

May 23, 2014

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