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Ralph McDowell Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1932 - 2009 Ralph McDowell (1932-2009) Ralph McDowell, age 77, of Ashland, Ky., died Monday morning, Dec. 21, 2009, in Community Hospice Care Center. He was born Feb. 26, 1932, in Lawrence County, Ky., a son of the late John Michell and Marie Albright McDowell. He was retired from PPG Industries. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ashland. He was former owner and proprieter of Rolf Photography in Columbus, Ohio, an accomplished musician with several churches, a pianist for the Journeyman Quartet and an artist. Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Alta "Sally" Caldwell McDowell of Ashland; a son, Mitchell Lute (Paula) McDowell of Ashland; a daughter, Cathy Marie McDowell of South Point, Ohio; brothers, John (Nita) McDowell and Roy (Kim) McDowell, both of Ashland; a sister, Amanda (Cecil) Sloan of Louisa, Ky.; one granddaughter, Tiffany Vassar; a great-granddaughter, Destinee Rearden and a very special friend of the family, Jan Rader. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Harold Moore, the Rev. Rick Frazier and the Rev. Jim Nichols. Burial will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1701 Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. Online condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 9 condolences.

Dana Rowe Thursday July 21, 2011 at 11:55 PM

Dear Alta - I have been looking for you for years and so very sorry to run across news of Ralph's passing. Please contact me if you are able. Would love to catch up. Much love and prayers to you and your family. Dana P. Rowe from Columbus.

Kathy Wright Friday December 25, 2009 at 3:50 AM

Sally, Mitch, Cathy, and family. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Ralph. I remember him fondly from FBC in Louisa. I always enjoyed hearing the whole family sing as a group. I remember Ralph's soft voice and great photos. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Ruth Slone Thursday December 24, 2009 at 7:24 PM

Dear Sally and family, WE sill miss our borther in the Lord and an extended member of our family. We know he is at rest in the arms of the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ. May God's grace and strength be with you all.

Sen. Walter Blevins Wednesday December 23, 2009 at 10:08 AM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort.

Wednesday December 23, 2009 at 6:31 AM

So sorry to hear of Ralphs passing. I remember him long ago when he played the piano for my Mom and Dad, Glenn and Ivory Bradley. He was a great piano player and I remember him with fond memories. God bless your family during this time and always. Sharon Bradley Whitt

Randy and Lara Mc Dowell Wednesday December 23, 2009 at 12:37 AM

It is with sad hearts that we have learned of Ralph's passing. Please accept our deepest condolonces and may God send his Great Comforter to your sides to fill the void left behind. There never was a kinder man with such compassion for service to his Saviour, as well as his family, than Ralph displayed in his actions. His soft mellow voice will never be silent as it will be remembered for many years to come, and the many souls he has touched with his music and especially his witness for Jesus to see many souls saved, will never be forgotten. The battle is over and you have won your reward in Heaven, as "Another Soldier Has Come Home," who fought for "The Glory of the Cross Leads Home" as you are no longer "Bound For That City." You are Home! You may be gone to be with Jesus, but you are still a great man, and we will always love you! We wish we could be there in person, yet a winter storm warning has pre-empted from traveling south as returning would be extermely hazardous

Valli Givens Valli_g@windstream.net Tuesday December 22, 2009 at 8:15 PM

My Dear family , I am so sorry for the great pain and loss you are experiencing right now and will in the day's ahead.My wonderful uncle Ralph is now at rest. I am so happy for him yet so sad for our family and his friends who will miss him so.He was a beautiful gift to the world. A strong and gentle spirit.My thought and prayers are with you all. Love Val

ralph mcdowell family Tuesday December 22, 2009 at 8:14 PM

sally, your family has my deepest condolences we all remember you both with fondest thoughts evelene johnson ,louisa ky

Carl Franklin Tuesday December 22, 2009 at 11:41 AM

So sorry.. We are praying for you all.... So hard losing a mate..

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