Lonzo M. "Lonnie" Ralph
August 19, 1935 ~ June 12, 2016
Lonzo Miller Ralph, 80, Martinsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Born August 19, 1935, to Ida Belle (Kizer) and Horace Green Ralph, Sr., in Sumner County, Tennessee, he grew up in Ralph Hollow and graduated from Hendersonville High School. Lonnie married Barbara S. Russell on January 25, 1957, and received Christ as his Savior soon after on the way home from a revival meeting. Lonzo worked in skilled trades as a tool trouble mechanic for Detroit Diesel Allison for 31 years, retiring in 1986, giving him more time to fish.
Lonnie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara; his daughters: Deborah Burks (David), Sandra Rush (Gerald), Rebekah Wright (Andrew), Erica Delk (Melvin), and one son, Wayne Ralph (Marci). He is grandfather of 13: Sandra, Thomas (Renae) and Matthew (Megan) Burks; Christy (Victor) Miquez, Nickolas (Linzi) and Ryan Ralph; Nicholas (Aly), Kayla, Shawna and Jadon Wright; Dominic, Blake and Brooklyn Delk. He was also great-grandfather of Noah, Conrad, Kiera, Bastian, Addyson, Elliana, Millie, Luke, Avery, Najwa, Levi, Waylon & Callie. He is also survived by his brother, James Ralph.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, and two grandsons, Josiah and Micah Wright.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at Lifeline Baptist Church, Camby, Indiana, where he is a member. Family and friends will gather from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17 in the life center at Lifeline Baptist Church. Burial will be at West Ridge Park Cemetery in Indianapolis. Final care and funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry, leave a personal message for Lonnie’s family and view his Life Tribute video.
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‘Vern’ was my grandpa’s best friend. They were truly a riot when they were together. So glad their friendship will continue in heaven.
Vern was my dads best friend he loved going to his house and just sit in the garage and talk about nothing but about everything they laughed all the time. They are probably working on a car togather now
Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men;and the glory of children are their fathers.
Many beautiful memories. Lonnie will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. Love, Tim & Sheila Sanders
Lonnie always had a such great smile and a good laugh. Awesome memories. Our prayers go out to Barbara and all the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Much love, Lynne and Clayton
Lonnie, my dad, Jim Harris and I spent a lot of time together when I was kid. Fishing, and golf (we were all terrible) were the primary things, but we also did slot cars, card playing, working on cars, and lots else. We always had a great time together. Good times missed by all.
Uncle Lonnie, which is my Mom’s older brother, there were a lot of memories some when I was younger and staying all night playing with Debbie, Sandy and Wayne. We were all such a close ‘Ralph-Harris’ family. Then when I was much older Uncle Lonnie was really there for me…needless to say my vehicles were not very reliable and when something would go wrong Uncle Lonnie would be there for me. He saved me on many occasions with my cars. Cant forget the times he tried to get Noah to fish. I am very thankful to you, Uncle Lonnie:heart: from your niece, Kelly Callahan -Harris