Ralph Graham

Ralph Wayne Graham, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.

He was born in Greenville, Kentucky, to the late Herbert and Dorothy Graham, and grew up in East Ridge, Tennessee. Ralph attended Ridgedale Grammar School and Brainerd High School.

He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Chattanooga, where he enjoyed attending Wednesday night Family Supper, helping with Vacation Bible School, and going to Dogwood Lodge. He also volunteered in the library at Battle Academy.

Ralph was well known in the community for riding his wheelchair throughout downtown Chattanooga. He loved visiting City Café, taking pictures, and listening to gospel music. His favorite Bible verse was John 14:2-3, and his favorite song was Hallelujah Square by the Florida Boys. He was baptized in his early twenties at Fellowship Church.

Ralph is survived by his sisters, Connie Brooks and Debbie Aaron.

A Celebration of Life service will be held October 19th at 3:00pm in McEwen Chapel at First Baptist Church, Chattanooga.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children at https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/ways-to-give/giving-to-Shriners Hospital-childrens/honor-a-loved-one

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, South Crest Chapel, Rossville, Georgia.