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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ralph
Shy
Apr 2, 1924 — Apr 13, 2011
Obituary
Ralph Edwin Shy son of the late Stella Goggin Shy and Charles Shy was born at Black, Missouri, on April 2, 1924. He departed this life at Stonecrest Healthcare in Viburnum, Missouri on April 13, 2011, having attained the age of 87 years and 11 days.
On May 24, 1945 in Ironton, Missouri, Ralph was united in marriage to Geneva Barton and to this loving union one daughter was born. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2009. Ralph was a member of the Centerville First Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, spending time outdoors and traveling. Ralph's greatest joy was spoiling his granddaughter.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, Clarence and Cornell Shy, and one sister, Verena Shy.
Ralph is survived by his daughter, Carol Huff and companion Tony Guillen of Bunker, one granddaughter, Sandy Williams and husband Eddie of Black, two great-grandchildren, Annette Henson of Raleigh, NC, Brandon Williams and wife Lindsey of Black, and two great-great-grandchildren, Luke and Alex Williams of Black. Ralph will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday April 14th 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Friday April 15, 2011 at 11 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri
Ministers: Mitchell Bryant assisted by Bill Jackson
Burial: Shy Cemetery
Music: Peter & Norma Wright
Pallbearers: Lavern Shy, James Shy, Mark Barton, Gene Vance, Brandon Williams and Abe Johnson.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Alzheimer's Disease Association
On May 24, 1945 in Ironton, Missouri, Ralph was united in marriage to Geneva Barton and to this loving union one daughter was born. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2009. Ralph was a member of the Centerville First Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, spending time outdoors and traveling. Ralph's greatest joy was spoiling his granddaughter.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, Clarence and Cornell Shy, and one sister, Verena Shy.
Ralph is survived by his daughter, Carol Huff and companion Tony Guillen of Bunker, one granddaughter, Sandy Williams and husband Eddie of Black, two great-grandchildren, Annette Henson of Raleigh, NC, Brandon Williams and wife Lindsey of Black, and two great-great-grandchildren, Luke and Alex Williams of Black. Ralph will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday April 14th 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Friday April 15, 2011 at 11 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri
Ministers: Mitchell Bryant assisted by Bill Jackson
Burial: Shy Cemetery
Music: Peter & Norma Wright
Pallbearers: Lavern Shy, James Shy, Mark Barton, Gene Vance, Brandon Williams and Abe Johnson.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Alzheimer's Disease Association
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