Obituary For Ralph Griffin Edwards

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

Guest Book

I loved Ralph Edwards and he was my friend for over 70 years. We went to Shawmut school together in our early years and finally got reacquainted after many years of being apart. I will miss him. Rest In Peace (Big Man) Johnny Hodgens

- John hodgens

Josephine and family, Still trying to accept he is gone but he's not. He will always be with me and you. He was someone I could turn to if I needed. He wa always great with my mother during her last years. Daddy always looked forward to seeing him Live to yall

- Brenda ATHERTON

So sorry to learn of Ralph's death. My thoughts are with you Josephine and your family.

- Vivi Johnson

Always enjoyed when Griff would come by to get my orders. He would ask, How's things back in the big Valley? We'd talk about growing up back home in the small town and share things about families. Prayers for his family.

- Randall Hill

DearJosephine, Pedro and all of the family. We send our deepest condolences for the loss of Ralph and are keeping you all in our prayers. We are thinking of you and hope for comfort during this difficult time. Hunter / Judson / Sam / Crandall Edwards

- Hunter Edwards

Love & prayers for you & your family...

- Kay Pippen

Our love, prayers and sympathy to all the family.

- The Spiveys

Don't know whether my last few words were posted or not. But you, dear ones, are on my mind all the time these past few days. I am so very sorry that Ralph is no longer with us but will always be in my mind. The days I remember most is when I worked at the pool in Shawmut and you, Jim, and Ralph were always the first in line to get in the gate. Ralph was a very handsome man and the obituary you wrote was so very perfect. Love you and Pedro and your precious girls and grandchildren so much! Lila Jo

- Lila Jo Edwads

Dearest Josephine, Pedro, and all your precious and wonderful family. I am so very s

- Lila Jo Edwads