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Ralph CLAIR

1934 - 2017

Ralph CLAIR obituary, 1934-2017, Hamilton, OH

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Avance Funeral Home & Crematory

4976 Winton Road

Fairfield, Ohio

Ralph CLAIR Obituary

CLAIR, Ralph Age 82, of Hamilton passed away on March 9, 2017. He was born on April 21, 1934 in Frenchburg, KY to the late Tom and Callie Clair. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (nee Price); devoted children, Rhonda (Jack) Hyde, Lynn (Rob) Bullock, and Jason Wilburn; grandchildren, Luke (Maribeth) Crawford, Corey Crawford, Lydia Hyde, Jeslyn Hyde, Chandler Wilburn, and Emily Sawyer; great grandchildren, Aubrey and Greyson. He is also survived by his sister, Katie Strong; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 11 siblings. Ralph was a dedicated employee of Champion Paper for 44 years; until his retirement in 1996. Funeral service will be Monday, March 13, 2017 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul Tillett officiating at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, 45014. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Richmond Rd. Baptist Church, 2170 Hamilton Richmond Rd., Hamilton, 45013. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 11, 2017.

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Amy Flory

March 5, 2021

Always remembered in our hearts!

Amy Flory

March 9, 2019

As his great niece i wish i had a chance to know him. Words cant express words for your loss. In my thoughts.

Irene Turner

March 14, 2017

Dear Shirley,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ralph was a joy to be with and we know we will meet again and never be parted. Thoughts and Prayers and Love are with you.
Irene, Layton, and Delores Turner

Judy/Charlie Young

March 11, 2017

Shirley, we send our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Ralph. Ralph was always to kind, and you too. We will miss him. May God bless you in this difficult time. Take care!

Debbie Warren-Jester

March 11, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss at this difficult time. He was always a nice guy at work.
Ralph and Debbie (Warren) Jester

Pat Reece

March 11, 2017

My deepest sympathies for Shirley, and their family. Ralph was always a good man, always saying hello. Take comfort in knowing he is in the arms of the Lord now.

Patrick Reece

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