Ralph Green Richey, Jr. Obituary (1929

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Ralph Green Richey, Jr. Mr. Ralph Green Richey, Jr., age 88, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on December 14, 1929 in Madison, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Ralph Green, Sr. and Anna Glatz Richey. He resided most of his life in Madison except for a few years in Alabama moving back in 1960. He was inducted into the United States Navy on August 6, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky. He rose to the rate of A D 3 working in Aviation Machinist and Mechanics. He served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on August 3, 1951 from Pensacola, Florida. On July 28, 1950, Ralph was united in marriage to Agnes J. Givens in Greene County, Mississippi. This happy union of 68 years was blessed with a son, Ralph Wayne and a daughter, Helen. He worked with Grote Industries as a truck driver retiring after 33 and a half years in Madison. He then worked as a tour bus driver for American Coach Company for five years. Ralph was a faithful member of the North United Methodist Church, held membership in Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion and the Madison Moose Lodge No. 765. He was an avid Miss Madison Regatta fan and served as a volunteer crew member for many years. Ralph loved watching NASCAR and was a loving husband, devoted dad and papaw. Ralph died on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at 2:40 a.m. at the River Terrace Health Campus in Madison, Indiana. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service Video A LOVING FAMILY Ralph will be missed by his loving wife of 68 years, Agnes J. Givens Richey of Madison, Indiana; his loving son, Wayne Richey and his wife, Nancy of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughter, Helen Homberger and her husband, Douglas of New Albany, Indiana; his loving grandchildren, Niki, Katie, Eric, Derek, & Abbie; his adoring great grandchildren, Kennedy, McKenna, Brynn, Maddie, Addison, and Averi; his loving great great granddaughter, Rylan; his step great grandchildren, Memphis and Marshall; his brother in law, Leonard Givens and his wife, Louise of Robertsdale, Alabama; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Green, Sr. and Anna Glatz Richey. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., by Pastor Frank McGee at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORS A final salute will be conducted on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel by Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion with full military honors to follow. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart or American Diabetes Associations. Cards are available at the funeral home and the chapel. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com div style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments