Ralph-Boston-Obituary

Ralph Boston

Age 83

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Ralph Boston was a long jumper who won Olympic gold in 1960 and broke Jesse Owens’ longstanding record.

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The "spirit" yet comforts Ralph's Homegoing; will be remember long into the future!

To the family, many, many friends, and fans of the award-winning track and field athlete Mr. Ralph Boston. Mr. Ralph Boston was a long jumper who won Olympic gold in 1960 and broke Jesse Owens´ longstanding record. We will miss Mr. Ralph Boston's presence and his many contributions to his community and the Olympics track and field games. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of...

My Condolences to his family and friends he is missed he won't be forgotten he was a beautiful soul . Rest well Mr. Ralph Boston..

Life well lived; career well earned; eternal rest in peace...Well Done!

What an amazing athlete he was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.

Big Smile, Big Achievements. Wished you could have flourished in this community(instead of another as many of Oak Park graduates had to do). I send my condolences to your family. May they find peace.

I send my sympathy to the family and others whom lives were embraced by Ralph Boston