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LARRY RALSTON Obituary


LARRY B. RALSTON  
On Sunday, October 7, 2012 of Falls Church, VA; husband of Libby Edwards Ralston; father of Daniel B. Ralston; grandfather of Quinn B. Ralston and Shay B. Saunders; brother of Judy Miller. Preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Ralston, and his parents, Howard "Lefty" Ralston and Louise Morgan Ralston. Friends may call at MURPHY FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME 1102 W. Broad St. (Rt.7) on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 601 North Vermont St. Arlington, VA 22203 on Saturday, October 13 at 12 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13, 2012.

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November 19, 2012

We just learned of Larry's passing and were shocked and saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We'll always remember him sitting at Bentley's with his cup of coffee and chatting with friends and customers. Bentley's won't be the same without him. Our loss is heaven's gain.

The Starr Family

Jerald Barker

October 17, 2012

Dear Libby and family, Sorry to hear about your loss of Larry. Larry was a fine person and good friend. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry and Rudi Barker

Gettie Collins

October 12, 2012

Libby, Danny & Family : So Very Sorry. Larry was such a Great Guy and Loved by many. Billy considered him, a Great Friend. Love & Prayers Always, Gettie Collins/Sure Cure Ministry

Bonnie Hardy

October 11, 2012

Deepest sympathy to the Ralston family.

October 11, 2012

To the Ralston family, my deepest Sympathy, RIP Larry, I remember the fun times at Top's with the gang. Racing up the road or on to H Road. KIKI

October 11, 2012

Larry, I remember the fun time's all of us had at Top's. Racing down the street,or on to H Road. RIP, with my deepest Sympathy to Libby and family.
Martha (KIKI) Ferguson

Chris Gallagher

October 11, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Gallagher Family

Dottie Gooding

October 11, 2012

Libby and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. Remember the good times with Larry and it makes it a little easier to handle the grief now.

October 11, 2012

Our thoughts are with the Ralston family. Larry was special to our family and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you.....

The Cook Family

Lynda Bolfek

October 10, 2012

The Bolfek family expresses our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult and sorrowful time. Tommy called Hope and she called me a short time ago with the news. Please let me know if there is anything I / we can do for you Libby, Dan and family. Larry was a good man and will be missed by many.

Garrett, Erma, & Garrett Lee Williams

October 10, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the Ralston family. Both of our fathers have wonderful, fond memories of Larry. We'll be thinking of you at this time of sorrow and transition.
~Garrett, Erma, and Garrett Lee Williams
Son of Donnie & Elfriede Williams/Daughter of Bill & Alma Breazeale
Roanoke Valley, Virginia

Linda Frye

October 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. He was a very special man and will be remembered always!

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