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Ralph Shaner Obituary
Ralph Edward Shaner, Jr., 81, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Marie Elaine Enke "Inkie" Shaner for 58 years.
Born in Lynchburg on June 19, 1930, he was a son of the late Ralph E. Shaner, Sr. and Mary Austin Shaner.
Ralph was a graduated from EC Glass High School class of 1951 and Lynchburg College class of 1957 and worked as Recreational Director for Amherst County.
He had a love for sports and coaching sports. He played on the EC Glass State Championship football team in 1950 and was selected 1st team All State blocking back. He played varsity baseball at Lynchburg College and was selected to and member of LC Sports Hall of Fame. Ralph also played baseball in the Skyline League.
Ralph was a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean War; past Governor of Moose Lodge 715; 50 year member of Hill City Masonic Lodge 183; Marine Corp League; American Legion Post 16; Boonsboro Country Club and the Republican Party.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jeffrey E. Shaner and his wife, Jacqueline of Raleigh, NC; a sister, Donna Sue Drumheller and her husband, Bill of Columbia, SC; two grandchildren, Ellet A. Shaner, Jacob E. Shaner; a nephew, Adam Drumheller and a niece, Angie Poole.
The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road.
In lieu of flowers, please consider Lynchburg College Hornet Club, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501 or American Lung Association, 9702 Gayton Rd, #110, Richmond, VA, 23238.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Shaner
David Thornton
September 6, 2011
I saw Ralph a few weeks ago at the Stadium Inn and he was smiling and recalling the great years at Glass. He loved people and was a good man and good friend. May he rest in peace.
David Thornton
Danville, VA.
September 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of the Ralph's passing. He grew up with my Father
Curtis Fisher Childress, son of Clarence Fisher Garfield Childress.
Mary Shaner is Clarence Childress' sister. Rosa Austin (Big Big Granny and Victor (Whit) are my Great Grandparents. They all lived in close proximinty to each other near the Lynchburg Stadium, and Montegue Betts. Oh how I miss them all.
My Dad spoke often of R.E. Shaner.
Mrs. Sylvia Childress Habel
Midlothian, VA.
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David & Dianne Stedman
September 4, 2011
Our thought's and prayers are with you at this time.Dave & I will surely miss him he was a good friend.He would always stop by on our street( Westchester Dr.) as he was going out to see how we were doing.Dave said he will miss seeing his Red Truck coming up the street.
September 3, 2011
Ralph and I were classmates and graduated from Glass in 1951. We were on the state track championship team in 1950 and worked together at LHTS in Madison Heights. WE corresponded for a number of years by e-mail and I always looked forward to hear from him. He was an outstanding person and a friend.
Conrad Buckelew, Virginia Beach, Virginia
rpger and rachel craig
September 3, 2011
we are so sorry to hear about ralph's passing our prayers are with you. he will be missed.
Thomas Elliott
September 3, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. As a young man, I served with him on the Board of Officers at Moose Lodge 715. I too went on to be a 2-time Governor at the Lodge. May the good Lord be with all of the family in your time of sorrow.
Sheila Wilson
September 2, 2011
Mrs. Shaner and Family,
Please know you are in my sincere thoughts and prayers. Words are so inadequate at a time like this. Mr. Shaner was always a true gentleman.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Richard (Dick) Flinchum
September 2, 2011
So sorry to hear about Ralph, I played with him in sports in the 50's and early 60's. He will be greatly missed!!
September 2, 2011
Enke, Jeff, Jackie, Mick, and Jake,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news. I will always remember Ralph's great sense of humor. We love you all.
John, Judy, & Ashley Long
Barbara Giles Harrison
September 2, 2011
Donna and Bill, Please know that my prayers go up for you in this time of great loss.
Julie Bonner
September 2, 2011
Enke,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ralph was a good guy. Love to you, Geoff and family.
Brenda Thompson-Clements
September 2, 2011
Marie,
So sorry to read of Ralph's passing. He was a family friend for many years. I shall always remember his great sense of humor and laugh.
Ruthann Schmitt
September 2, 2011
Ralph will be missed. My prayers are with all of you.
Ralph Powers
September 2, 2011
Sorry to read of the passing of Ralph. We grew of together, went to school together and as so often happens went sepa rate ways and lost track of each other. I was born on the same day as Ralph so we had that in common as well as our name.
LaVerne Ramsey
September 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I went to school with Ralph.
dave adams
September 2, 2011
Ralph was a great guy . He will be missed by all his friends at the Stadium Inn.
Paige Ashby
September 2, 2011
Mrs. Shaner, much love to you during this sad time. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Paige Manley Ashby
Harlow Reynolds
September 2, 2011
Ralph will be missed by all Sports people like me.He knew his Baseball.
Thanks
Harlow Reynolds
Lynchburg,Va.
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