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Ralph Tope Obituary

TOPE Ralph "Peach" Tope, of Columbus, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice; children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and friends. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2012 at the RUTHERFORD-SHROYER FUNERAL HOME, 1278 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222. Condolences for the family may be sent to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2012.

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Jeanie tope

May 23, 2025

I will never forget Ralph doing the flea markets with me and you and Keith I'm sorry I couldn't come to your funeral showing but me and Keith was going through that nasty divorce but Ralph you taught me so much about flea marketing and we had a special bond you as my brother-in-law I miss & love you save me a spot it's not goodbye I'll see you later my deepest sympathy to the family you have Fred with you now give him a hug from me he always loved me

madison tope

September 22, 2012

to my daddy i love u i miss u their will never be a man like u i wish u were here with me today take care of are family in heaven i love u. R.I.P my daddy.

rickey tope

September 22, 2012

love u dad

mjennifer tope

September 21, 2012

daddy i miss you.

Jamie & Glenda Fraley

February 13, 2012

Our thoughts are with your family at this time.

Angie Ross-Wilson

February 13, 2012

Thanks for the memories Ralph!
I will never forget, and i will always smile when i think of you...

Jean Mills

February 13, 2012

I thought so much of Ralph he was a wonderful person. Enjoyed our times we got to spend visiting together. Rest now Ralph, I know you are now at peace in the arms of the lord. In my thoughts and prayers.

February 12, 2012

I am so sorry to hear this. I loved your dad he was a good man! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Luv patti

Vickie Nickell-Frazier

February 11, 2012

Fred and Ted you and your family are in our prayers,your Daddy is now at peace.

KAREN (TOPE) TIGNER

February 11, 2012

Daddy you know that you are my HERO... you can fly as high as an eagle... You are the wind beneath my wings.... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU..

February 11, 2012

Karen and family - So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheila and Jim Kalklosch

tyara tope

February 11, 2012

I Love You.... love Tyara Tope (T.T)

Kayla Tope

February 11, 2012

I miss you pappy.. :/ <3

Now that you have your wings may you soar high above with the angels.

karen tignert (Tope)

February 11, 2012

kristie allberry

February 11, 2012

dear ralph,
even though we did not get to meet often i wanna say that i am gald you are no longr suffering. you have been thru pure hell the past few years and yet my heart aches for your family. god bless you ralph. go rest high on that mountain and may you rest in peace and walk with jesus

karen [tope] tigner

February 11, 2012

Daddy, I was there beside your side when the good Lord took you away from me. It was so hard to let you go but I know you are in a better place. no more pain, no more worries.... Try not to get into to much trouble with Ralph Jr.. You are together at last give bub a hug and kiss from me and please tell mommy I love and miss her so much... May you all 3 rest in peace the way it was meant to be..... I LOVE YOU SO DAMN MUCH THAT PAIN IS NOT GOING AWAY. GOD BLESS.. UNTILL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN BE FREE AND FLY WITH THE ANGELS,,, Love you.......

brandy carroll

February 11, 2012

grandpa , u will be dearly missed , now ur outta pain and no longer hurting
fly high and rest peacefully ....love brandy ,bud ,grant, brandon gage ,jacob

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