Ralph Emerson Eddings

Ralph Emerson Eddings, Jr. (Skip) passed away July 14, 2025, age 77, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Skip was a member of Wesley Way United Methodist Church, McDonough GA, Celebration of Life will be held, July 25, Friday 2 p.m. at Brantley Phillips Home, 2470 Hwy 51 S, Hernando, MS. Rev. David Cox will be officiating. Graveside service will follow at Hernando Memorial Cemetery.

Skip graduated from Chattanooga High School. He then achieved his Associate Degree. He pursued a career as aircraft powerplant mechanic at Delta Airlines for 32 years.

Skip was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, & friend.

He is preceded in death by his son, Michael David Eddings, parents Ralph Emerson Eddings, Sr., & Virginia Davis Eddings, brother, Michael Loftin Eddings.

Skip is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marigail Clark Eddings, son Allan Lee Eddings (Janet), Grandsons Mathew Allan Eddings (Matilda), Michael David Eddings, granddaughter Mandy Lynn Clare (Jason) , great-grandchildren Emma & Brody. He is also survived by 2 nephews Rich & Andy, & a niece Anna Clark Booth, and a host of friends & colleagues who will miss him & loved him dearly.

His family would like to extend a special thanks for the great care provided by Southern Grace Hospice of McDonough, GA.