Ralph E. Foree Sr. age 87 passed away on August 3, 2020 in Miami, Arizona. Ralph was born on May 18, 1933 in Campbellsburg, Kentucky to his loving parents Melvin and Mallie Foree . Ralph e nlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 16 with the help of his Uncle Charlie Prather and served his country for 21 years as a First Class Gunner Mate , serving in the Korean & Vietnam war s . Ralph married his one true love, Barbara L. Murphy March 3, 1957.  Together they had 3 children Ralph C. Foree Jr, Franlyn E. Barbee & James R. Foree .  Ralph was a loving and kindhearted man who loved unconditionally . One thing he really enjoyed was family and even had nicknames for each of his great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. H e will be deeply missed by P ea nut , Bumpkin,Rosie,Siahboy,Tandee , Lulu,Peaches,Wendy,Willieboy ,Popeye, Peewee , Zeke, and JJ. He was loved by so many and will be missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his parents Melvin Foree and Mallie Hedges, his wife Barbara Murphy Foree, sons Ralph, Jr & James.   He is survived by his daughter Franlyn (Ronald)Barbee along with his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.