Ralph G. Smith
Obituary
Ralph Gerald Smith, Sr., 88, of Parksley, husband of Mary Smith, passed away on June 13, 2023 at his residence.
Born on September 6, 1934 in Bedford County, PA, he was the son of the late Corabelle and Elmer Smith. Ralph was a truck driver and was a very hard working man, no matter what the job. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and was a blessed presence in every church where he was a part of throughout his lifetime.
Other than his wife, Ralph is survived by a daughter, Kathy Smith of PA and her two sons, Joshua and Jacob Vannaken; two sons, Ralph Gerald Smith, Jr. of PA and Kevin Smith of Nevada; a sister, Bertha McCall; and a brother, Ronnie Smith. He is also survived by Mary's children, Bill Edwards (Pam), Linda Forsythe-Leininger (Donnie) and Rickey Edwards (Theresa); Mary's nephew, Kenny Hornbaker (Holly); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ralph was preceded in death by a son, Richard Smith; eight sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1 pm at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle Street Greencastle, PA 17225. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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