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Joseph Ralls Obituary
Joseph Randolph "Bill" Ralls, Sr., 76, of Front Royal, Virginia peacefully passed to his eternal reward on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Bill Ralls was born on November 16, 1945 in Front Royal to the late Ernest and Ida Pullen Ralls. He was a member of Fishnet Ministries Church. Bill will be remembered as a man who was passionate about serving the Lord and his love for family. He pastored churches in Virginia and Maryland as an ordained pastor of the Assemblies of God. He also sang bass and traveled with The Brothers Southern Gospel Quartet.
Survivors include his two sons, Joseph Ralls Jr. (Susan) of Linden, Virginia and Dean Ralls (Charlene) of Yorktown, Virginia; brother, Jim Ralls (Lynda) of Front Royal; two sisters, Joyce Barnett (Bruce) of Front Royal and Phyllis Foltz (Ralph) of Mount Olive, Virginia and three grandchildren, Grant Ralls, Heather Ralls, and Blake Ralls; numerous nieces and nephews as well as countless family members.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 48 years, Donna Stephens Ralls.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11 AM at Fishnet Ministries Church located at 391 Fishnet Boulevard. Front Royal with Pastor Larry Andes officiating. Burial will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fishnet Ministries, P.O. Box 1919, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, Virginia.
Condolences may be sent to maddoxfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Theresa Huffman Stevens
June 29, 2023
Joe and Dean, your mom and dad will always have such a special place in my heart. I´m so thankful the Lord led them to LaVale, MD so our paths would cross and our lives would be interwoven by our precious Lord as His family forever knowing this wasn´t goodbye but see you later.
Robert L. Reynolds
July 16, 2022
Dear Jim Ralls and family,
Pam and I were so sorry to hear of Bills death. We enjoyed the times we were able to visit him at the nursing home.
We pray that God will give you and your family the peace, strength and comfort you need during this difficult time,
With deepest sympathy,
Bobby and Pam Reynolds
Jane Cole Kost
July 8, 2022
My sympathies go to the family. I remember all the good times we shared in our home church and later in our home and theirs. God bless you all!
Patti Russell
July 6, 2022
Joe and Susan my heart goes out to you at this time prayers. I knew you from rite aid pharmacy
Theresa Huffman Stevens
July 4, 2022
Dearest Joe, Dean and family, your mom and dad will ALWAYS hold a very special place in my heart. Your mom led me to the Lord during a VBS at LaVale Chapel A/G when I was 8 yrs old. Through your mom and dad´s discipleship at my young age and their building relationships with people my mom and dad also came to know the Lord through their ministry. I´m so glad we stayed friends over the years. Your mama was a direct ray of sunshine from heaven, always lighting up any room she was in! And your dad was one of the sweetest dearest men who loved to serve the Lord, had a keen sense of humor, and loved others. You are their heritage and they were so very proud of their boys, inherited daughters and grandchildren. It was an honor and a privilege to have them in my life and I will cherish the memories of time spent together. May the Lord being comfort to you as you celebrate the home going of your dad, especially in the days to come when there will be times you wish they were still here to share in your lives. Love you all and sending hugs and prayers for you and your family. Thanks for always making me feel like I was family.
Daryl, Vicki, and Aron Davison
July 4, 2022
Joe, Dean, and family, our deepest condolences for the passing of your father. May God's love give you peace and your memories bring you comfort.
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