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TERRY, Ralph age 86 of Centerville, passed away Oct. 30th at Hospice of Dayton. Ralph was born May 6th, 1924 in Hamilton, Ohio to Ralph & Margie Terry. Ralph was a WWII Veteran with the Army Air Corps. In 1950, he married Barbara Riley, also of Hamilton. In 1956 Ralph founded the RB Terry Company, ( Terrycorp). He served as its President and CEO until 1988. He loved to travel and obtained his pilot's license. Ralph and Barb moved to Las Vegas in 1988, where Ralph served as tour guide, expert rose grower, and Grandpa extraordinaire. In 1998 they returned to Ohio to be closer to family. Ralph was a member of Brukner Gem & Mineral Club and a 60 year member of Hugh L. Mason Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his son Timothy, and brother Ray. He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Steven (Maureen), grandchildren Sara, Megan, and Ben and great-grandson Conner. He is also survived by his brother Jack (Phyllis), sisters-in-law Betty Terry and Pat Fields, and many nieces and nephews. He was a friend to all and stranger to none. Ralph chose to make an anatomical gift to Wright State University.Celebration of Ralph's life will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church, on Nov. 4th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church, or Hospice of Dayton at 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420.
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ed bernie clarke
November 4, 2010
we had many great times together and we sure will miss you ed and bernie clarke
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Doug Cappelli
November 2, 2010
Gonna miss you Uncle Ralph. I still remember the trip to Lake Cumberland. What a great time that was and what a great guy you always were and what a great laugh. You will always hold a special place in my heart and will be sorely missed. My heartfelt sympathy to Aunt Barb, Steven and his family.
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