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George Ralph Idol Sr.

George Idol Obituary

IDOL KERNERSVILLE ~ George Ralph Idol, Sr., 70, died Wednesday, December 30, 2011. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Rorie officiating. Interment will follow in Bunker Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. A native of Forsyth County, Ralph was the son of the late Alice Lavada Dunlap and Volta Franklin Idol. He was married to Mary Edna Goins Idol who survives. He was a farmer and it was his true passion in life. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Hampton; and a brother, Max Idol. Survivors include his wife, Mary Edna Idol of the home; daughter, Melissa Idol Paloumbas and husband, George of Kernersville; son, George Ralph Idol, Jr. of Kernersville; grandchildren: Taylor Paloumbas, Maria Paloumbas, and Trinity Idol; and brothers, Johnny Idol and wife Bobbie, and David Idol. The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday night at the funeral home. Friends and family may sign, and view, the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Forsyth Medical Center and the Hospice Home of High Point Nursing staff for their loving care of our father.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Dec. 31, 2011 to Jan. 1, 2012.

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Lisa Stafford Zaehring

January 4, 2012

Ms Edna, Melissa,and Boogie I am so sorry to hear about Ralph's passing! Remember him always calling me "that Stafford girl" and all the great times at the chicken stews down at the barn! He will be missed and never forgotten! Sending y'all prayers and love

Lisa Stafford Zaehring

January 4, 2012

Ms Edna, Melissa,and Boogie I am very sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Ralph could always put a smile on my face~calling me that "Stafford girl" remembering all the chicken stews down at the barn! He will be missed but never forgotten! Sending prayers and love to y'all.

Tracy Cain

January 4, 2012

Edna, Melissa and George Ralph, We have enjoyed getting to know your family over the past several years. We will miss Ralph walking across the street to visit. We love you, Kevin,Tracy & Sara Cain

Sandy Blackburn

January 3, 2012

Edna, George, and Melissa, I'm so sorry to hear about Ralph. I have lots and lots of memories of Ralph and all of Junie's family growing up on Macy Grove Rd. I especially remember telling Ralph that 'tall tale about that dog' at the chicken stew and how he laughed and laughed and laughed...he never forgot it...Prayers for all of you during this difficult time...Sandy Kirkman Blackburn

Pam E. Idol

January 3, 2012

Edna and George, I wish to share my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and all the family. Ralph was a joy to know and always had a smile to share. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you.

Vicki Crouser

January 3, 2012

Melissa and George, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Adrian & Dian Dean

January 1, 2012

Edna, Melissa and George, We are so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. He always had a smile on his face when he greeted you and you knew he was glad to see you. I remember as a young boy I would visit his home after church and we played ball in the pastures and of course in later years he was always a welcome sight when he stopped by the Store to talk. May God be with you and your families during this time.

colon Idol,Jr

December 31, 2011

We send our sincere sympathy to all of you Ralph will always be remembered by me for the times he spent with me and buggy as we were growing up.He will be remembered by me as a friend and cousin.Sincerely C Idol and Family.

Linda and APCU Staff of the "Angel Floor"

December 31, 2011

Idol Family, it has been an honor and privilege to know and care for all of you. Ralph will always remain in our hearts and God will keep you in His Hands. You are a special family who have touched our hearts more than we could say. We love you and will keep you in our hearts and prayers.

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