Dewey “Ralph” Dale, 95, of Glen Alpine, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on December 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Jink Dale and Jessie Lenoir Seagle Dale.
Ralph attended Fairview Baptist Church in Golden Valley, Rutherford County. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who never met a stranger and loved everyone he met. Ralph was very proud to have known five generations of his family. He was well known in Burke County for his backhoe and dump-truck work, and his visits to Silver Creek Restaurant to socialize with his friends. In his younger years, Ralph enjoyed hunting and traveling out west, but he most enjoyed spending time with his family.
Ralph is survived by his daughters, Linda Dale Michaels (William) and Janice Dale Duckworth (Doug); grandchildren, Kevin Michaels (Donna), Charlene McCall (Harvey), and Rhett Duckworth (Gwendolyn); great-grandchildren, Lance Garland, Zachary Webb (Breanna), Hunter McCall (Liz), and Dakota Duckworth (Avery); great-great-granddaughter, Lilia Garland-Trittin; sister, Mary Sigmon; sister-in-law, Ruth Gurley; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lorraine Grayson Dale; second wife, Hazel Grayson Silvers; brothers, Johnny A., Ernest, William, Albert, George, and Millard Dale; and sisters, Louise Whisenant and Bertha Scott.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Fairview Baptist Church in Golden Valley, NC. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. David Ledford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Support, 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Thank you Ralph Dale for all your friendship that you shared with so many! You were the only one that could keep my uncle JC straight. Thanks for all you did for the Herron’s.
I am praying for your comfort. My Grandfather, Doug Beck, thought the world of Ralph. Also, my Grandmother, Pearl Fox was a neighbor.. Ralph was one of a kind… Our families have been intertwined for many years.. 🩷
We are so so sorry for your loss of Ralph!! We just found out, he will be greatly missed in the Glen Alpine community & by various others!! He was well known & loved dearly by so many, he was a character!! I've known Ralph my whole life. He was our buddy!! Loved him dearly!! All of you & your family are in our thoughts & Prayers!! Our hearts are broken along with y'alls!! We Love each of you!! 💜👼🕊✝️🙏
Ralph was a guy who loved everyone. He never met a stranger. Always happy and smiling . He will be missed by me and everyone who knew and loved him dearly.
So sorry for your loss. He was a very good person.
Janice and family, I am saddened yo leatn of the passing of Ralph. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Debbie
So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice person and never met a stranger. He will truly be missed . May the Lord Bless guide and keep you all doing this time and beyond.💕
I’ve known Ralph all my life. He was a great friend & always kind & friendly to everyone. Many happy memories of him. He will be missed. He always helped my dad anytime he needed help. So sad to know he’s gone. Raye Smawley Womack
I loved this man so much!!! He left an imprint on a lot of hearts and lives!!! He’s helped me more than anyone for twenty years. What a blessing to have known him. My Condolences to the family