Ralph H. Garrison Sr.


Ralph H. Garrison Sr., 86, of Radnor, Ohio died Friday morning, September 8, 2006 at Wintersong Village Nursing Facility in Delaware.  He was born January 9, 1920 in Putnam County, WV to the late William Thomas and Flora Alice (Martin) Garrison.

On Aug 10, 1940 in Gallipolis, Ohio he married Dorothy Medors, who preceded him in death on January 28, 2006.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Richard; five brothers, Leo, Carl, Clell, Austin, Oda and a sister, Helen Tucker.

He attended Radnor Baptist Church.  He retired from Marion Power Shovel Co. in March 1982 after 37 years and operated his own painting business for several years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his four-wheeler.

He is survived by 2 sons, Ralph, Jr. (Mary) of Prospect, Ohio and Roger (Brenda) of Delaware, Ohio, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 11, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the Gehm-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect with Rev. Tony Klinedinst officiating.  Burial will be in Radnor Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at Gehm-Ballinger Funeral Home on Sunday from 4 to 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Radnor Baptist Church, 4050 Radnor Rd., Radnor, OH  43066.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ballingerfuneralhome.com.

Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home