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Robert Lee "Bob" Ralston Sr.
Robert Lee "Bob" Ralston Sr.
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Bob was born July 8, 1933 in Pickaway, WV. He was a son of the late Clyde and Myrtle Bostic Ralston.
Bob was a Custodian at Ronceverte Elementary School for 30 years, 1965-1995. Bob was a proud US Army Veteran.
Other than his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, William J. Ralston.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Ralston; a son, Robert "Bobby" L. Ralston, Jr and his wife Carrie of Fairlea, WV; 6 grandchildren, Alexis McCoy and husband Adam, Hunter Ralston, Sean Ralston, Meaghan Ward, Emily Dove, Wyatt Dove; 3 great grandchildren, Mackenzie Boone, Colton Boone and River McCoy; nieces, Carol Ralston and Patty Douma; plus other relatives and lots of friends.
A Memorial Service will be on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 6:00pm at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte with Pastor Keith Raznick officiating. Military Honors conducted by the American Legion Post 26 Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until time of service on Monday October 31, 2022 at the funeral home.
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