Ralph Lenear Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lily Lenear; son Johnny Lenear; parents, Floyd and Edna Lenear; sisters, Frances Carson, and Mary Lenear; and brothers Buddy, Bugs and Denzel Lenear. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Bob) Ritter; honorary son, Danny Wolfenbarger; grandchildren, Rebekah (Amber) West, Josiah (Katie) Ritter and Jacob Ritter; great-grandchildren, Canaan, Connor and Camelia Ritter, Laylah Bonney, Shelby Ritter, Allure Powell, Cayci Winningham; great-great-granddaughter Sage; brother-in-law, Henry Carson; sisters-in-law, Nora Lumpkin, and Billie Jo Lenear. A special thanks to Tommy and Debbie Day for helping Teresa care for Ralph.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Bridges Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Sean Watson and Rev. Glenn Lowery officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 PM on Saturday at Asbury Cemetery for a 2:00 PM Graveside Service. Pallbearers: Chris Byrd, Jerriod Raab, Timothy Byrd, Tim Marshall, Gordon McAnally, Jimmy McAnally, John Eubanks and Billy Kuykendall.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com.
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