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1935

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2021

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Ralph Pemberton Obituary

Ralph Wesley Pemberton of Wartburg, Tenn,. was eternally healed from a lengthy illness Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
Ralph Wesley was born on Wolf Creek in Scott County, Tenn. on June 2, 1935 to Ralph M. Pemberton and Fannie Lee West Pemberton who preceded him in death. Ralph Wesley was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Lane Duncan; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Earlene Bertram; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Dolphus Henry; and nephews, Keith Henry and Jared Henry.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 67 years, Peggy Pemberton. He is survived by children, Lynn and Conlee (Junior) Human, Wesley and Helen Pemberton, Larry and Lisa Pemberton and Kelly and Todd Norman; son-in-law, Gerald Duncan; grandchildren, Karen and Reagan Williams, Kristie and Mike Lee, Klarissa and Jody Armes, Jacob and Cassidy Human, Makayla and Alex Trent, Amy Duncan, Eric and Krystle Duncan, Tabitha Pemberton, Caleb and Ambie Pemberton, Clint and Miranda Pemberton, Josh and Mandi (Bulldog) Pemberton and Lauren and Elliott Tinsley; sister-in-law, Coleen Doran; nephews, Allen Doran and Steven Doran; special little brother and lifelong friend, Jimmie Lee Pemberton. Ralph Wesley was known as Gramps to 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 5-7 p.m. The funeral service followed at 7 p.m. with Larry Pemberton and Wesley Pemberton officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. in Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg.
Schubert Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Ralph Pemberton.

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Published by Morgan County News from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16, 2021.

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