Ralph Eugene Teegarden

Brooksville-Ralph Eugene Teegarden, 79, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1946 to the late Ples and Josephine (Meyer) Teegarden. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Floyd and Willa Meyer. He was a member of Trinity Mason Lodge # 163 in Newport, KY. He was also a member of Fairview Christian Church and was a Kentucky Colonel. He retired from Queen City Metro where he was a bus driver for 25 years. Ralph had a way of making everyone feel like family. It didn't matter who you were or where you came from, if you were around him, you belonged. He welcomed people so easily and so naturally. He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" (Fuson) Teegarden whom he married January 6, 1973. He is also survived by his children James (Cheryl) E. Wilder of Ft. Thomas, KY and Monique Monee Busch of Ludlow, KY; five grandchildren, Sarah Wilder, James Wilder, II, Daniel Hammons, Heather (Zach) Hein, and Brian (Diana) Busch; three great grandchildren, Harrison Hammons, Charlote Hein, and Levi Hein; and one sister, Sue Stines. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Scolf. Funeral will be 1 pm on Monday at Moore & Parker Funeral Home in Brooksville. Visitation will be 11-1 pm on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salvation Army or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Condolences may be sent to MooreAndParkerFh.com