Ralph Benjamin Poff

Ralph Benjamin Poff, 72, of Fincastle, Va., passed away June 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Virginia (Ginger) Poff; his parents, Tonsie R. and Ruth E. Poll; four brothers, Gorman Poff, Julian Poff, George Poff and Buford Poff; and three sisters, Florence Williams, Geneva Stump, Francis Elmore. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ruth Cruff Poff; son, Benjie, his wife, Trisha, and their seven children, Corey, Jake, Emma, Luke, Ella, Elisabeth and Claire of Edgewood, N.M.; son, David of Lynchburg, Va.; daughter, Sheila Brackens, her husband, Russ, and their three children, Ashley, Lindsey and Samuel, of Memphis, Tenn.; and daughter, Terri Meckes, her husband Bryan, and their three children, David, Pili, and Adie, of Shippensburg, Pa., and one sister, Stella Wertz. Ralph retired from Roanoke Gas Company in 1995 with over 35 years of service. He was an active member of Valley Christian Church in Fincastle, Va., and a member of the Keenagers Club of Fincastle. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Elmer Clemons and Bob Brown, Minister officiating. interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park, the family will receive friends Tuesday, June 16, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Rd. Roanoke, Va. 24014.