Ralph Spangler Obituary

LOGAN, W.Va. — Ralph Spangler, 63, of Logan, passed away Mon., Nov. 18, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Born October 6, 1950, in Logan, he was a son of Gary Bell of West Logan and the late Dora Mays Bell. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Deborah Spangler, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gobel Spangler and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mays.

Ralph was a U.S. Air Force veteran and worked as a Health Unit Coordinator for CAMC.

Additional survivors include his son, Ralph Joseph Spangler of Huntington, and a brother, Gregory Spangler of Lexington, Ky.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Fri., Nov. 22, at James Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Sparks officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites.

Visitation will be from noon until time of services Friday at the funeral home.

James Funeral Home of Aracoma is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Logan Banner from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2013.
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Please accept my sincerest condolences. My God and your fond memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms Porter

November 26, 2013

I knew Ralph and his brothers, Greg and Rick, very well. He was my classmate and neighbor. My condolences to his family.

Chuck Lilly

November 22, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this. I loved him as a little boy. I have even baby sit him and his brothers. Pat Keathley, Jarrell

Patricia Jarrell

November 22, 2013

A very good neighbor, our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone.
Dianna clark, Hellen LeMaster,
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Dianna Clark

November 22, 2013

Rip my friend

Tom Adams

November 22, 2013

Childhood friend, Jr. High and High School classmates...RIP Ralph

Charles Hopkins

November 21, 2013

A great neighbor and friend. We will miss you

norma harrison

November 21, 2013

A good person and a good neighbor. You will be missed. Our condolences to the family.

Chris and Lisa Brooks

November 21, 2013

You will be missed, you were a good neighbor.

Martin and Martha Jane Dillon

November 21, 2013

John Mangus

November 20, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 20, 2013

ralph was a good friend

Jr Grimmett

November 20, 2013

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