Ralph Goble

Ralph Goble obituary, Magoffin County, KY

Ralph Goble

Ralph Goble Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Ralph Goble, age 70 of Dwale, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1955 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Raymond "Shorty" Goble & Gertrude Reed Goble. He was the husband of Karen Sue Hawkins Goble. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was also a retired energy management specialist for the Floyd County Board of Education. Along with his loving wife Karen he is survived by his Sons: Johnathan Abe (Chrissy) Goble of Dwale, Kentucky & Nathaniel Ray (Breanne) Goble of Blue River, Kentucky; Daughters: Melissa Sue Goble of Green Bay, Wisconsin & Pamela Sue (Jeremy) Clements of Winchester, Kentucky; Brothers: Raymond "Dank" (Nina) Goble of Phenix City, Alabama, Rowland "Doc" (Patsy) Goble of Hueysville, Kentucky, Jimmy " Boo" Goble of Hippo, Kentucky & Ollie James Goble of Middle Creek, Kentucky; Sisters: Charlotte (Scott) Cook of Hippo, Kentucky, Donna (James) Spencer of Martin, Kentucky & Linda (Dale) Howell of Maytown, Kentucky: Grandchildren: Gavin, Kierra, Gracie, Gage, Kennedy, Samuel, K.J., Aiden, Jacey, Liam, Finnley, Tatum & Sullivan; Great Grandchildren: Auburn, Lillian, Kai & one on the way (Kimber); A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Carl "Red" Goble & Gary Goble & sister: Tammy Goble. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Visitation will begin Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 6pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky and will continue all day Sunday, Sunday, August 31, 2025 with additional services Sunday night at 6pm

Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 1, 2025 at 12 noon at the funeral home with Larry Patton officiating

Burial will follow at Bailey Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky

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