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Ralph Newbanks Obituary
The funeral will be a private service for family members at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC, where his ashes will be inurned in the Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to either the West Virginia University Alumni Foundation or St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Marvin and Diana Brown
May 14, 2025
Ralph and Jo have been our neighbors for almost 40 years. Couldn´t have asked for a better couple to share a property line with! Ralph lit up a room and had the best laugh! Loved taking him cookies hot out of the oven! Whenever I showed up he would say "Hey Lady, how are you doing!" He was loved deeply by his family and anyone who had the opportunity to be his friend. He will be missed always! "Fly High Ralph!" This is a picture of him at our wedding party surely telling a joke! Era 1990!
Ed and Ginger Kasser
May 11, 2025
Uncle Ralph and Aunt Joanne always graciously welcomed us to their home. The last time a member of our family visited, it was Justin our son, and his Marine buddies who had just returned from Afghanistan. They were greeted with open arms. We will miss Uncle Ralph along with my father and all their brothers and sisters. "The old folks, now all gone."
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Carol Diebolt
May 10, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your dad. Praying for you and your family.
Gail Newbanks Snow
May 9, 2025
So sorry to hear the news. Uncle Ralph was always a joy to be around. Prayers for comfort for Aunt Joanne and the family. We love you all.
Jane Jonas
May 9, 2025
Ralph will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I began my first job working with him at Merrill Lynch in 1979. What a funny guy, he would filter his jokes before sharing them with me! I would walk to the Overstreet Mall quite often for his cigars. I loved working with Ralph! He was a great man and loved by many!
Becky Sugden
May 9, 2025
Love you always + will miss you
Sue Newbanks
May 9, 2025
Love and good memories
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