Ralph Greene

Obituary is respectfully submitted for Ralph Greene's Tallapoosa family and friends.
Ralph Forrester Greene, age 87, of Cohutta, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph William Greene and Francis Forrester Greene of Tallapoosa, GA.
Ralph grew up in Tallapoosa GA and later attended Georgia Tech where he played freshman football under the legendary Bobby Dodd. His favorite memory was off the field, when rushing to class and hearing Coach shout from across the street, "Greene, get to class!" Ralph was so excited he skipped class to call his mom to tell her that Bobby Dodd knew his name. Though a football injury ended his playing days, he enjoyed his remaining years at Tech as a loyal member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity with his lifelong friend Gary Bailey. He remained one of Tech's most loyal fans, cheering on the Jackets every fall from Bobby Dodd stadium. Ralph owned and operated Greene Building systems in Dalton, GA, building more than 180 buildings in and around north Georgia and beyond. He loved traveling and the outdoors, but his favorite days were spent with family, especially his grandchildren. He was the number one fan at each and every grandchild's sporting event.
Ralph also enjoyed spending time at his farm in Tallapoosa where he was always creating or building something new. He loved his time there with his brothers, who will surely miss having to pull his bulldozer out of the mud.
Ralph was well known for his quick wit and great sense of humor. He was a good friend to many and a good person to all. He will be remembered as a good man with a life well lived.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Delesa Gail Greene; sons and daughter-in-law, Greg and Shasha Greene of China, and Mark Greene of Rocky Face; daughters, Kelly Greene of Dalton, Casey Greene, and Shannon Greene Neuhoff, both of Woodstock, GA; step-daughters and son-in-law, Jamie and John Upton of Dalton, and Chesa Bailey of Ringgold; brothers and sister-in-law, Harry and Carol Greene, and David Greene, all of Tallapoosa, GA; grandchildren, Tyler, Haley, Forrest, Tanner, Barrett, Alexis, Amelia, Ashley, Ryder, Beckham, and Ethan; several nieces and nephews also survive.
No service is planned at this time.
In lieu of flowers, Ralph would appreciate a "Go Jacket's" every third and long this season.
Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com or www.miller-funeralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home of Dalton. For more information, please call 706-259-7455.