Ralph Lee

Arl

Ralph Lee Arl son of the late Ola Patterson Arl and Lewis Arl was born at Sweetwater, Missouri, on January 24, 1930. He departed this life at his residence in Eminence, Missouri, on November 20, 2007, having attained the age of 77 years, nine months and 27 days.

On August 15, 1953, Ralph was united in marriage to Glenna Grogan. Ralph later married Joyce Mitchell on March 28, 1969, she preceded him in death on December 29, 1994. Ralph loved working with wood, he built cabinets, stools and anything made of wood.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Lee Arl.

Ralph is survived by his special friend, Nan McClanahan of Eminence, MO, three daughters, Glenda Rosa and husband Stephen of Richwoods, TX, Rhonda Crafton and husband David of St. Louis, MO, Susan Glaus of Perryville, MO, two brothers, Jim Arl of Rolla, MO, Walter Arl of Corridon, MO, four sisters, Ruth Gray of Corridon, MO, Grace Johnson of Salem, MO, Martha Baker and Edith Callahan both of Ellington, MO, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ralph is also survived by special employee, Chink. Ralph will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: 5 to 8 P.M. Fri.
Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Saturday November 24, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Minister: Marvin Richards Burial: Polk Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers:
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO