Ralph Richard Poston Sr.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I first remember Ralph Poston when I was a child at Allapattah Methodist Church. In fact, I remember him as an intricate part of the construction of that church. My parents, Margie and Steve Stevens spoke so highly of both Ralph and Carolyn and their children. (I remember two little girls, in pretty dresses, in the halls and patio of that church.) Years later, when I joined Kendall United Methodist, I was thrilled to see the family again, in that new location...Please know how much we...

I was his secretary for a time in 1954 when I lived in North Miami. I had no idea he was here in Kendall, and was shocked to read of his demise. He was a wonderful man and most fair employer. My deepest condolences to the Poston family.

To the Poston clan, the Senator and Carolyn always made me feel like I was a part of the family. One Easter Brant (he was only about 2 years old) and I were invited to the Poston home. When we arrived they had a little Easter Egg hunt for Brant. We had a great time. That is just one of many acts of kindess that the Postons shared with me and my family. I know Ralph, Carolyn, and my Dad are in Heaven having a great time!

Rick, my thoughts are with you and your family. I can still remember our fathers taking us to Bullis and how that changed my life. Your dad was a class act and a positive influence on me.

Dottye, what a wonderful write-up about your dad. He certainly had a fullfilling life. I know you will miss him. Know that our love and prayers are with you and your family.

Dottye, Your father surely had a well lived life of service to others and I know how proud you are of that. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Its hard to believe that as I am approaching old age myself that Ralph was my Uncle. But he never seemed like an uncle to me as he was always young in spirit and above all, young at heart. I always admired the attentive care he took to see that his mother, Emma, his brother, Elmer, his sisters, Alice, Edna and Ruth were as comfortable as possible in their waining years. He had a large family to look after but even though he was the youngest of the clan, he never waivered to watch over them....

Senator Poston was a man of great compassion. He served Dade County and Florida with great distinction. He was truly a leader and statesman, all Floridians have been touched by his service to our State.