Ralph Thomas Garris, Jr.
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Ralph Thomas Garris, Jr., 89, of Parkesburg, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Betty Jane Garris, who passed away just last month. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late Ralph Thomas Garris, Sr. and Mildred Watkins Garris.
Ralph was an area resident all his life. He will be well remembered for being the owner and operator of Garris' Garage for over 60 years. He was also employed, for 30 years, by the Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville and he served as a Sadsbury Township Supervisor for 24 years.
Ralph was a member of the Parkesburg Presbyterian Church, lifetime member of the NRA, the AMA and the Coatesville Moose Lodge. He was also a member of the Brandywine Goddard Lodge # 383 of Coatesville, the Rajah Shrine of Reading, the Robert Montgomery VFW Post #4480 of Parkesburg, the Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club and the Lancaster, PA Hog Chapter #4380.
He was an avid hunter.
He is survived by three children; Mildred Jean Garris and partner Gary Dunmyre of Parkesburg, Ralph Thomas Garris III, and wife Kimberly Hammond, of Parkesburg and Lisa Jayne Myers, and husband H. Paul "Butch" Myers, of Parkesburg, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by one sister Thelma Jean Slaymaker.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery, 2237 Strasburg Rd, East Fallowfield, PA with Pastor Mark Beideman officiating.
Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Ralphie, lisa, kim, butch
Ralphie, lisa, kim, butch
My heart is heavy and im very sadden by the news of your fathers passing may he rest in peace . Im sure davey and him are together and catching up with each other and watching over us. Know that my thoughts ,prayers and love are with you during this time!! I love you all!!
Our best love to you all.
Our best love to you all.
Jean and Mathew Pulinka
Prayers to all of you for
Prayers to all of you for strength , healing and peace . Your dad was a sweetheart. He will be missed Xoxo
Heartfelt condolences
Love and prayers for all the family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest heartfelt condolences. Ralph will be very missed.
Lisa Butch and Family
Lisa Butch and Family
Esther and I are truly saddened by your loss
Our thoughts and Prayers for comfort and closer
Go out to you May God give you peace
Mark Esther and Family
Lisa Butch and Family
Lisa Butch and Family
Esther and I are truly saddened by your loss
Our thoughts and Prayers for comfort and closer
Go out to you May God give you peace
Mark Esther and Family
Lisa Butch and Family
Lisa Butch and Family
Esther and I are truly saddened by your loss
Our thoughts and Prayers for comfort and closer
Go out to you May God give you peace
Mark Esther and Family
Lisa,Butch,Ralph and Kim
I am so sorry for the loss of you Dad. I know you were close. At least you can take comfort in the fact that he has reunited with the live of his life.
Lisa, Erik, Erika, Taylor and Nikki
Lisa,Butch,Ralph and Kim
I am so sorry for the loss of you Dad. I know you were close. At least you can take comfort in the fact that he has reunited with the love of his life.
Lisa, Erik, Erika, Taylor and Nikki
Garris Family
Lisa & family’s so sorry for your loss. Thought and prayers are with all of the family.
Sending prayers
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family
My heartfelt condolences
Lisa, Butch and family
My thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of both of your parents in such a short time
I have lost one of my best friends
Tom Lowry
To the Garris Family, I'm so
To the Garris Family, I'm so sorry on the loss of your Dad. Both he and your Mom were such wonderful people and a blessing to know. My Dad, Joe, loved talking to your Dad when he was working on our cars. We all think the world of your family and send you our love.
Deepest Sympathy
Ralph and Kim-
You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your father.
Mr Garris always had a hug for me when I would see him at
Turkey Hill. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love - Lisa Wilde
Condolences
Ralph and family,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Dave, Linda and Brian Lobb
Prayers & Condolences
My Deepest Sympathy to the Garris Family Members. Blessings, Hugs and Prayers, So Very Sorry For Your Loss
Deepest sympathy
Ralph Kim, and family we are all so saddened to hear the news of your recent losses. Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences are with you and your family at this difficult time .
Richard, Julie, Rebecca Bryant
The Garris family
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about your dad, he was such great man. May god be will all of you at this time of need.
So Sorry He was A Great Man
So Sorry He was A Great Man Glad I stopped to see Him Love the Harley I bought off him RIP My Brother!