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Ralph Blalock Obituary
Roanoke - Ralph D. Blalock Jr., 85, of Roanoke, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Surviving are his wife, Rose Marie M. Blalock; children, Janet Blalock Ashley, Michael Edward Blalock and wife, Haydee & Kathryn Blalock and husband, Howard; step-daughters, Amy Lyle and husband, David of Dinwiddie, Va. and Anne Dudley and husband, David of Wirtz, Va. grandson, Mark Brent Ashley Jr. and wife Brielle, granddaughter, Jennifer Ashley Mellen and husband, Robert lain Mellen; step-grandchildren, Amanda, Timothy and Ethan Lyle; Holly and Tanner Martin; great grandsons, Braedon and Vann Ashley; great-granddaughter, Lila Ashley;
Services and inurnment are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel 540-989-3131
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Frank Robins
April 7, 2012
It was my pleasure to be associated with Ralph during my railroad days...My condolencies to Rose Marie and the family. Frank Robins
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