Ralph Marcel McKay

Ralph Marcel McKay obituary, Hattiesburg, MS

Ralph Marcel McKay

Ralph McKay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc. - Gulfport on Oct. 31, 2023.

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Ralph Marcel McKay was born on January 31, 1942, to the late Joseph and Veronica McKay. He departed this life at the age of 81 on Monday, October 30, 2023, in Delisle, MS. He was preceded in death by two brothers Louis and Harold McKay, and two sisters, Anna Mae Swanier, and Mary Ann Dedeaux.
Ralph served over thirty years in the United States Army Reserves retiring in 2003 and was a deputy With the Harrison County Sheriff Department for over 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching cowboy movies, and Wrestling. You could not tell him that wrestling was fake. He was also an avid gun collector. Ralph was a man with a big heart who loved family. He always treated people as he would have been expected to be treated.
Ralph leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Margaret; three sons, James (Paula) McKay (Crowley, TX), Michael (Angela) McKay (Delisle, MS), Vernon (Shawn) McKay (Houston, TX); three daughters, Deborah (David) Isabelle (San Antonio, TX), Mary (David) Cureau (Houston, EX) and Laura (Jonathan) Hall (Pass Christian, MS). Five brothers, Edward (Louise) McKay (Brentwood, CA), George (Freda) McKay (Chatsworth, CA), John (Linda) McKay (Delisle, MS), Arnold McKay (Pass Christian, MS) and Clarence McKay (Delisle, MS); three sisters, Veronica Janet (Gulfport, MS), Azelea McKay (Pass Christian, MS) and Patricia Peters (Austin, TX). Seventeen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Ralph will be missed by many friends and family members.
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Sherwand McAllister

November 9, 2023

Mr. Mckay was a sweet and gentle spirit. He never met a stranger. He was always willing to help anyone in need or in distress. He greeted you with that big and beautiful smile that lit up his whole face, and it warmed the hearts of those who got a chance to experience it. My son and his grandson son, Anthony McKay got a chance to do something with Paw Paw that he loved...fishing. (Mr. McKay was a real fishermen of men) He served his family, country, state/community well! I salute you, Sir! Your labor is not in vain. Your promotion awaits you in heaven. My condolences, prayers and love to the family.

Alva Singleton

November 8, 2023

Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved Ralph. May God shower all of you as a gentle rain with His grace and mercy.

Carolyn Henry Watts

November 5, 2023

Ralph and I grew up as neighbors and I will always remember him as as respectful and kind individual. My sincerest condolences to Margaret and his entire family. We´ve lost a good one. RIP my friend.

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