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Ralph Dewey CUSTALOW
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Ralph CUSTALOW Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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December 26, 2009
Ralph
Your gentle spirit and calming nature-of just attempting to do what is best for everone-your being such a loving Christian--this has helped me to be a better person.
My heart goes out to your btothers and their extended family.
I will miss you greatly.
your cousin
Roni Reel
Dale Bradby
December 23, 2009
Ralph was always a cheerful person. I never ever saw him frown. I will miss him though I know he is in heaven. My loss is mommas gain and I know she was waiting there at the gate for him. I have memories of him stretching back to my earliest childhood and there are no bad ones at all. His singing with his brothers was a joy for all who heard them. I remember a night at our house when I was a little boy of him singing and playing church gospel in the kitchen. That is one of the best from that time.God bless you Ralph, see you again.
Helen Custalow
December 22, 2009
To the family of Ralph Custalow,
Ralph was a good friend, neighbor and cousin and we will certainly miss discussing the garden and how to produce more and bigger vegetables; however, since he's going to the GREATEST GARDEN OF THEM ALL he won't miss us a bit! I'm sure Miss Pocahontas is at the piano, Cecil at the guitar and Bro. Dewey ready to lead any song you want to sing tenor on.
We'll miss you Ralph.
Leon & Helen Custalow & Family
Dana Pelno
December 21, 2009
Dear family,
We have been praying for brother Ralph ever since we heard he was in the hospital.
We are so sorry for your loss, but Praise the Lord for Heaven's gain.
You all have always been and always will be so special to us and having been to the reservation and the church so many times you are all just like family to us.
We will always remember yall singing for Mama and Daddy's 50th Anniversary and for Mama's Home Going service.
Ralph was always so sweet and kind. Each one of you are so very special and I know Cecil is glad to have him with him again now.
Have always wanted to sing with the Custalow Brothers and Hallelujah will get to do that when I get to Heaven too. It will be a great time and I can't wait!
You all are in our hearts and prayers during this time of loss. Hold on to Isaiah 41:10, it will help. Your church family loves you all and will hold you up in prayer you can be sure.
We love you and the Beaulah Land yall have always sung about has "two little Indians" walking there now. (Just had to say that because of Calvin's phone message).
You are all precious to us and we love you very much.
Don and Dana Pelno
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Harold Kretzer
December 21, 2009
All our love to the Custalow Family on the Home going of Ralph. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The reunion with him one day soon will be awesome for us all! The Kretzer Family - Harold, Kathy, Joanna, Sara & Josh MacDermod, Luke and Ethan
December 21, 2009
I am so happy that i met Ralph. He always had a smile on his face and when him and his brothers would sing would make you feel wonderful. I know that Ralph has gone to be with the LOrd and his memories will be with the family and friends for ever. God Bless the family. Nancy Tyler
Janet Tupponce
December 21, 2009
My love and prayers are with all of you. I'm so glad I was able to spend so much time with Ralph this year. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a special man. It's a comfort knowing we'll all be with him again in heaven and that he's not suffering anymore. Many people are praying for all of you. Your loving cousin, Janet
Linda Moore
December 21, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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