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Ralph Perdew Obituary

Perdew Ralph E. Perdew, age 80, of Grove City, went home to heaven on Thursday, June 26, 2014 after a long illness with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 27, 1933 to the late Robert and Hazel (Hendrix) Perdew. Ralph leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 57 years, Eileen (Beirau-Humes) Perdew: their children, Michael (Rachel) Humes of Olathe, Kansas, Victoria (Jerry) Williams of Bradenton, Florida, Robert Perdew, Teresa Perdew, Rhonda Weaver, Ralph, Jr. (Sandy) Perdew, all of Grove City, Ohio and Renee (Bill) Taylor of Upper Arlington, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, his Jackson Township Firefighter family and many loving friends. He was a member of Grove City Church of the Nazarene where he served and retired as a visitation pastor helping many families in their time of need and suffering. Ralph retired from Jackson Township Fire Department as Captain where he served his community for 33 years before retiring in 1992. He then continued his service as Department Chaplain. Ralph devoted the better half of his adult life witnessing and spreading the love of Jesus. Please join us in celebrating the life of Ralph and all he did for others. Visitation will be held Monday, June 30 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Rd., Grove City, where the funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, July 1 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Georgesville, Ohio. The family would like to thank those who provided so much love and support during this long journey, Gentiva, Mt. Carmel Hospice, Grove City Nazarene Church friends and Dr. Greg Wise. Memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice or Grove City Nazarene Church Bereavement Fund. Arrangements entrusted to THE SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Grove City, where online condolences may be left at www.spencemillerfunerlahome.com. "May the Lord bless you" ~Ralph

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 27 to Jun. 29, 2014.

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Jennifer Wheeler

July 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, I ran arcoss this after finding a card Ralph had left at my sons bed side 14 yrs ago, when he was born premature. Ralph use to come to the hosp every week to pray for my son. We have never met Ralph personally but I use to work with his wife. We were hoping to meet Ralph and thank him for his prayers and kindness to visit my son each week. I'm sure he had to be a wonderful man. And am sorry that I was not able to express how thankful I am that he took the time to visit and pray with my son. Thank you Ralph!!

melody dolby-mecum

July 3, 2014

sorry for your loss.

Rosemary Grossman-Noble

July 1, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Karen Castle Wolfe

July 1, 2014

My heart is hurting for all of you. You know how much we all loved Ralph and love the entire Perdew family. Prayers for comfort.

Alice Kay Righter

July 1, 2014

I will never forget everything that Ralph and Eileen did for me in the past. Ralph helped me through the death of my mother. He was the first person I called when I knew she was going to pass. I asked him to come to the hospital to make sure mom was ready to go to heaven. She surely was. Ralph took me to church and did so much to help me through her death. I dearly love this family. I cried when I heard about his passing but when I thought about where he is today, he is in a better place. That's what he told me when I called him after mom passed. Love and miss you Eileen and all of your family. Kay

pat brotherton

July 1, 2014

Sorry to hear of your lost.

Doris Woods

June 30, 2014

My deepest and loving sympathy to all of Ralph's family at this time of GREAT loss. May God comfort and be with you at this time. Jesus has another angel in his home now. God Bless!!

william Bobo

June 30, 2014

Eileen and family. I was sad to hear about Ralph. What a great loss i am so sorry wish i could be there for you love always

Judy Metzmaier/Kavanaugh

June 30, 2014

Enie, I am thinking of you and your family in these difficult days. You know he is in a beautiful place and will be with you from there. Peace and love, Judy

Doug Noble

June 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 29, 2014

I really enjoyed talking to Ralph....he saw a friend for me in the hospital once. I went to GCCN as well - that is where I met him. So sorry for your loss.

Tammy Gussler

June 29, 2014

Eileen and Family...So very sorry to hear of his passing...Heaven is sure to have a new angel...love and prayers ..if you need anything please give me a call

June 29, 2014

Rhonda, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. praying for you and your family.
Dorothy Spencer(JCPenny Ins. Co.)call me @ 614-893-8880

June 29, 2014

Deepest sympathies and prayers to the family. Jane Landes McMillin

Tasha Bullard

June 29, 2014

Ralph was a wonderful man. He married my husband and I October 3rd 2004. He will truly be missed, but never forgotten. My prayers go out to family & friends

Terry L. Howard Sr

June 29, 2014

Eileen I am so so sorry for your loss Ralph was a very dear man he taught me a lot about life when he was on the fire dept he will be so missed.
Terry L. Howard Sr 24 Hour Mobile Notary Public

Jane Pease

June 28, 2014

Ralph Perdew was a wonderful man. I first met him in 1969 after moving to Grove City from South Carolina. Our families became close friends.Ralph was a kind, strong,lovable man. My heart goes out to Eileen, Renee, son Ralph, and all.

Cindy Burdette

June 28, 2014

Ralph and Sandy and your whole family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.

tonya east

June 28, 2014

Eileen & Family,So sorry for your loss.Ralph was a great man.Sending thoughts and prayers for the family

Lorina Allmon

June 28, 2014

My dearest Eileen, There are no words that can express how I am feeling and how very sorry I am for the loss of this wonderful man of God, you have stood by me through thick and thin. I am so devastated but in my heart I know he is celebrating his "going home" where he ultimately wanted to be. That does not make it any easier for those of us who loved him and will miss him terribly. I love you with all my heart and thank-you so much for being a part of my life as I know that there were times I do not think I could have even went on if it were not for the kind words and encouragement that I received from you and Ralph!!! I love you, Lori

Hank and Jan Rhodes

June 28, 2014

Eileen and family: We offer our sympathy of the passing of Ralph. There are so many memories to reflect back on. Ralph will surely have many stars in his crown for all the souls he won to Jesus. Our prayers are with you all. Love

Janet & Jim Lawton

June 28, 2014

Ralph was a very special neighbor as is his wife Eileen. Jim and I will miss him, his wonderful smile and his thoughts and prayers when we needed them and most of all his friendship. Rest in peace Ralph, we will join you someday in a special place we live to see.

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