Mr. Ralph Griffin Edwards,75, of Houston, Texas passed away in Houston Texas on July 31, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1945 in West Point, GA to the late Roy and Ruth Glass Edwards.

He is survived by his sister Josephine (Clifton “Pedro”) Reese JR., nieces Mandy (Bobby) Poer, Jodie (Justin) Lynch and nephew Chris Reese; Great nephew Logan Poer (Casey Miller, fiancée) and great nieces Reese and Lacy Lynch; and special friends to the family Bruce and Irene Lee of Houston, TX.

Ralph was proceeded in death by his parents Roy and Ruth Edwards and brother Jim Edwards.

Ralph was a loving brother to his sister and brother n law. He was a very special uncle to his nieces, great nieces and great nephew. We enjoyed our trips to the beach together and visiting him in Texas. He loved coming home to the Valley to visit family and friends. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Ralph was a swimmer on the Valley Swim Team. He played Valley High football and basketball. He was selected to play in the all star football game in 1962. He was on the Valley High football team that won the 1962 state championship. He attended Auburn University where he played football, then transferred to Western Kentucky University. Ralph served in the Army during Vietnam from 1968-1969 as 2nd Lieutenant and was awarded 2 bronze medals. He worked for Certified Laboratories as a salesman until his retirement in 2020.

From 1 to 6 PM Thursday, August 6th, Friends can come by and pay their respects at the funeral home. (closed casket)

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to the Christian Service Center 1713 28th St. Valley, AL 36854 or Plant City Baptist Church 2001 E 1st Ave Lanett, AL 36863