Ralph C. Turley

Mr. Ralph C. Turley, of Farmington, passed away early Tuesday morning at his Farmington residence, in the presence of family and close friends at the age of 74 years, 10 months & 9 days. Ralph was born on July 25, 1938, on Turley School Road in Ste. Genevieve County, and was the son of Bert Carlisle Turley (dec'd 1986); Iva Pearl 'Pigg' Turley (dec'd 1995). Also preceding-in-death were: a daughter, Jodee Frances Turley (1968) and a brother, Robert E. "Bob" Turley (2009).

Ralph was united in marriage to Ethel Dodson on August 31, 1958. He was a longtime, faithful member and Deacon of Farmington First Baptist Church. He worked for AT&T; served in the National Guard and was a former Rotarian. Ralph co-owned Turley Dodge in Farmington, and retired as a salesman in 2011.

Survivors Include : his wife , Ethel 'Dodson' Turley, of Farmington. One son, Jason Turley, of Farmington. A daughter-in-love, Melissa Turley, of Farmington. Two special grandchildren, Paige and Dylan Turley, of Farmington. A sister, Velma (& Jerry) Bannister, of Bonne Terre. A sister-in-law, Trudy (& Don) Brown, of Farmington. Also surviving are lots of Nieces; Nephews; and many Special Friends.

Visitation : Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Visitation resumes, Friday @ 6:30 a.m.

Funeral : Friday, 11:00 a.m., June 7, 2013,

at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Dr. William C. Miller and Rev. Larry Johnson officiating.

Interment follows at : Three Rivers Cemetery, Ste. Genevieve County

Memorials to : * Farmington First Baptist Church - Kitchen Fund