William James Ralph

William James Ralph, 68, of Huntsville died Monday, March 25, 2019, at home with his wife, Karen, by his side. He was born March 26, 1950, at Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., to Robert and Thelma Parker Ralph. William graduated from Oregon State University and proudly served his country as a member of the US Air Force. William was predeceased by his father and one brother, Robert Ralph. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ralph of the home; his mother, Thelma Ralph of Shelby Township, Mich.; three sisters, Joyce Hazelroth of Shelby Township, Mich., Karen Codrea of Columbiaville, Mich., and Ellen Hodorek of Troy, Mich. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2019, in the chapel of Brashears Funeral Home. Inurnment with full military honors will take place at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Mich., on April 4th. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.