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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Ralph was a treasure. He knew my mom's family the Vines on Snowhill church road. Mom is gone but enjoyed talking to Ralph and his remembrance of my mom's family. Saw him several times a week at Silver Creek Restaurant. He was very popular with everyone. He will be missed.
I’ve known Mr. Ralph (and his family) all my life, as a neighbor and friend to my grandparents and family. I saw him most either at my grandparents home, Shuff and Judy Bryant, or in the community helping someone on his heavy equipment. I know he’s left so much love and many memories with you, his family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a good man!
Your going to be missed by mean mis Ralph Dale from the Bart keller and Donna Keller Tyler Keller Austin keller
So sorry for your lose..Just know he's in heaven with Jesus and his loved ones. Praying for you.
Dear Janice and Doug and Family we are sorry sorry to hear of your Dad. May you find comfort in the love and memories you have and know he loved you very much. What a celebration there is in Heaven. Love you all very much♥️🙏🤟🙏🎄🌹
I didn't know any of Ralph's family but, I just wanted to tell you how much I thought of Ralph. He was so nice & helped me for years hauling every thing for me & my Mom. He will be missed! RIP Ralph!
So sorry for your loss here at the holidays. Prayers for all the family. He was a sweet man.
Ralph was a good man and will be missed by many friends. He did several jobs for me and was one you could depend on. We sawq each other about every week at Silvercreek.
Ralph was a Great man and friend. Will surely be missed.
Mr. RALPH will be missed by many but never forgotten. He was one of a kind fine man. Never meet s stranger always happy and was glad to talk everyone I sure will miss him. Prayers for families n friends