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Ralph Donley Obituary

LEHIGH ACRES, FL Ralph E. Donley, Jr., 82, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was the husband of Linda L. Thome Donley, to whom he was married for 50 years. He was born in Columbia, son of the late Ralph E., Sr., and Helen Garrett Donley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons; and four daughters; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens on Friday, December 26, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 S. Eighth St., Columbia, from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The Disabled American Veterans. To send an online condolence, visit workmanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Dec. 22, 2014.

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A J

December 23, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7

jean ierley

December 22, 2014

you will be truely missed uncle ralph and all the biker events we went too

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