Ralph King

Ralph King obituary, Cookeville, TN

Ralph King

Ralph King Obituary

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Ralph D. King, age 93, of Cookeville, TN passed away on Saturday January 31, 2026 in Cookeville, TN

Ralph is survived by his wife of 70 years, Sandra, and his four children Toni, Cammy, Tammy and Daniel, nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Ralph was a member of the Cookeville Honor Guard for thirteen years. He participated in over 1,600 memorial services for the local veterans.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Holladay Church of Christ on Mine Lick Creek Road with Bob Bishop officiating.

Military Honors will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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