Ralph Brown

Ralph E. Brown 74, of Orient, died April 1, 2013 at Monterey Care Center. He was born September 24, 1938 in Circleville. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran; member of Groveport 240 F &AM and Kiwanis of Johnstown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Bunny (Doolittle) Thomas and sister Melody Wilson. He is survived by his son, Lee Edward (Sue) Brown of Grove City; daughter, Sherry Estelle of Oregon; sisters, Diane (Wayne) Reed and Shelly (Eric) Carroll; grandchildren, Marissa Lemon, Candice Alexander and Nicolle (Jarlando) Ward; great grandchildren, Kaylea Aites; nieces and nephews, Christina Climer, Amy Frazier, Chris Wheeler, Chad Reed, Todd, Tom and Tadd Carroll, Bunny Smallwood, Rene Stevenson, Kip Smallwood and many others; cousins, Holly Bach (David) Poteet, Jill Bach and many others; special friends, a warm thank you to Dan & Laura Trainer, John Mullins, Kathleen Chambers and David Reisling. Funeral service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday April 4, 2013 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 6, 2013 in Forest Cemetery.