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Dr. Ralph Sinks

1926 - 2017

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Harrison, Ohio

Ralph Sinks Obituary

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Dr. Ralph W. Sinks, age 90 of Cincinnati, OH formerly of Harrison, OH passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Twin Towers in Cincinnati. Born December 2, 1926 in Rossburg, OH he is the son of the late Walter & Elizabeth (Kearney) Sinks. Dr. Sinks, a veteran of the US Army during WWII, graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in 1944, received his BA from I.U., his Masters from Miami, OH and his PHD from I.U. He was Superintendent of Hamilton County Schools, a Japanese interpreter during the war, a Kentucky Colonel, member of the Lions Club in Springdale, member of the draft board for the State of Ohio, former principal of Harrison High School, member of American Legion Post 318 and member of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, OH. He married Janet Kraus on Feb. 18, 1951 at the First Presbyterian Church in Harrison, OH. Dr. Sinks is survived by his wife Janet Sinks, his daughters Becky Stringer (Mike) of Cincinnati, OH and Lisa Whitling of Fairfield, OH. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Spencer T. Foote IV and Molly Collins (Michael) both of Fairfield, OH and great grandson Carson Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Rev. Harry Sinks, Orville Sinks & Nura Whitt along with his granddaughter Rachel L. Sarchet. Visitation will be July 20, 2017 from 4-6pm followed by a memorial service at 6pm at Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Home, Harrison, OH with Pastor Nancy Ross Zimmerman officiating. Memorials are suggested to Rachel Sarchet Scholarship Fund at Lee University in Cleveland, TN or the Tri-State Honor Flight c/o the funeral home. jkmfuneralhome.com

Published by Kentucky Enquirer on Jul. 16, 2017.
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My condolences to the family of Dr. Sinks. He lived a long and productive life which had a positive impact on the lives of many young people with whom he interacted. I hope his family take comfort in knowing that his life made a difference.
Sue S. Davenport W.H.H.H.S. 1959

July 21, 2017

Dr. Sinks was our high school principal (Class of 1961) and we consider that to be a blessing in our lives. He was an outstanding educator and truly a fine man and we trust in the words we find in 1 Corinthians 13 that now he sees "face to face".

Mike & Jeanne Hammons

July 21, 2017

Rest in peace dear friend. We will certainly miss you..,,,especially at our class reunions of Harrison High !!! Peace be with your family as they go through this difficult journey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Ruth Jacobs-Prifogle

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July 20, 2017

Ralph will certainly be missed by all that knew him! Him and Janet were long time friends of the Jacobs family in New Haven. He was my principal while I attended Harrison High school ! See you in a few years Dr. Sinks ! With great feelings our hearts go out to Janet and her family. God Bless All of You,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

July 20, 2017

To the family of Dr. Ralph Sinks,

I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of Dr. Sinks.

We can look forward to the promise at 1 Corinthians 15:21, 22 "for just as in Adam all men are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive."

Sincerely,

T. Allen

July 18, 2017

Please accept my sincere sympathy as you mourn the loss of your loved one. May the many years of good memories and faith in the future comfort you.

July 17, 2017

Please accept my condolences and have the strenght from God during this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.

S H

July 17, 2017

Dr. Sinks - rarely without a smile, generous with hugs, quick with wit. He was one of the most interesting people I've known. His contribution to the world of education (and upcoming educators) was like a pebble thrown into the water, creating ripples that will continue to effect generations to come. I love him dearly and his memory will always bring a smile.

Jenny (Kraus) Callahan

July 16, 2017

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