James Richard Ralph

James Richard Ralph obituary, Columbus, OH

James Richard Ralph

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James Ralph Obituary

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James Richard Ralph born June 18, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away December 23, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

James is preceded in death by parents, Rosabelle Belford Ralph and James C Ralph, and sisters, Patricia Smith and Luann Legg.

James is survived by siblings, Charlie and Brenda Ralph of Cape Coral, Florida, Evelyn Jeffries of Columbus, Ohio, and Carrie Caylor of New Lexington, Ohio; children, Alisha Marie Ketron and Matthew Ketron; dearly loved grandchildren, Anthony (his buddy), Gianna, and Kailyla; nieces, Debbie St. Cin, Bobbi Jo Jeffries, Cheryl St. Cin, Honey Ralph, Clorissa Legg, Amanda Ford, and Amber Carter; nephews, Jimmy St. Cin, Raymond Jeffries, and Jason Caylor; and many great nieces and nephews.

James loved music and playing guitar. He enjoyed working on all kinds of cars, especially muscle cars. He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 4:30PM at Amvets Post 1928, 3780 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43228.

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Deanna J Ralph

December 31, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. My husband, James Beryle Ralph, passed away on 9-22-2025. By chance did your James ever live on Country Club Rd. many years ago? Our mail would get mixed up sometimes.

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