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Ralph Johnson Peavy
1935 - 2017
Ralph Johnson Peavy
1935 - 2017
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BORN
1935
DIED
2017
Ralph Peavy Obituary
Ret. SFC Ralph Johnson Peavy, 81 of Huntsville, AL passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Mr. Peavy was preceded in death by his mother, Mattie Peavy; one son, Mark Fredrick Peavy; one daughter, Sharon Kay Dollar; one great grandson, Michael Garrett Mathes. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte Ann Peavy of Huntsville, AL; daughter, Deborah Suzanne Walters of Hazel Green, AL; sons, Michael Jeffery Peavy of Huntsville, AL and Ralph David Peavy of Knoxville, TN. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, Amy Marie Gates (Robby), Michael Key, Adam Key, Phillip Key, Malerey Peavy, Zack Peavy, Daniel Peavy, Dianne Peavy; 5 great grandchildren, Sharon Marie Gates, LCpl Caitlin Nicole Gates, Kimberly Key, Greyson Key, Teagen Key, Harper Lynn Peavy; two cousins, John Lester Peavy (Pat) and Mary Ann Wilson (Stanley) both of Uriah, AL.
You may visit with the family on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Valhalla Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 2:00pm in Valhalla’s Chapel. Interment to follow in Valhalla Memory Gardens. Please sign his guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.
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Matthew Blackwood
November 18, 2023
I used to work with Ralph at Lucky Hydraulics, it was just me and him for a while in the Machine Shop. Fond memories of him, he was a good guy.
July 5, 2017
May God Bless Your Family During This Time Of Need.
Kimberly Key
July 4, 2017
I love u pa. you were the best
July 4, 2017
David, Rick and I are so sorry. Please let us know if we can do anything for your family.
Cyndi and Rick Swinea
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July 4, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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