Name: Visitation for Ralph Stephen Leyh
Start: 2024-03-23T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-03-23T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Brickyard Plantation Clubhouse

Ralph Stephen Leyh MURRELLS INLET, SC - Ralph Stephen Leyh 70, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed into eternal rest Sunday, March 10, 2024, after sustaining injuries from a fall. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Stover Leyh. Ralph is also survived by his son, Jeffrey Stephen Leyh (Ashley) of Greenville, SC. Preceding Ralph in death is a stepdaughter, Nicole Clifton Beale. Surviving family members are grandson, Cole Beale of Mt. Pleasant (Nicoles son); a step-son, Jamie Clifton (Amy) of Summerville, SC; and a step-daughter, Holly Lewis (Pete) of Lake Wylie, SC. With heavy hearts Ralph's brother, Joseph Conrad Leyh Jr. (Belva), and sister, Charlotte Leyh Trammell (Steve), say goodbye to their younger brother. He joins their parents, Joseph Conrad Leyh Sr. and Valda Knight Leyh in their eternal rest. Ralph will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ralph was born December 15, 1953, in Charleston, SC. He graduated from North Charleston High School (Class of 71) where he was a member of the marching band and the basketball team. Ralph attended Clemson University, earning a BA degree (Class of 75) in Administrative Management. He worked for several paper/packaging companies, including Charleston Packaging, Union Camp, International Paper, and Exopack, residing in Charleston, Greenville and Mt. Pleasant, SC. After a long career in sales, Ralph retired and set about enjoying the passions in his life. Music was a huge part of who Ralph was. He was in a band in college and later a member of the popular band the Ninth Row in the 70's - 90's playing saxophone and singing lead. In retirement, he enjoyed singing karaoke at Blues in Mt. Pleasant and at the Garden City Pier. Another passion was his love for the Clemson Tigers. Orange was his wardrobe color of choice. His love for cooking and grilling served him well for tailgating and preparing his favorite spread, a low-country boil. Golfing was also a favorite pastime. Ralph was a loving caregiver for many years to his mother-in-law, Alda Stover. Perhaps he was happiest though spending time with his and Diane's sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Bentley and TJ. They loved Ralph, were his constant companions, and were by his side when he passed. Rest in peace, Ralph. A visitation will be held to celebrate and remember the life of Ralph Stephen Leyh, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Brickyard Plantation Clubhouse, 1100 Brickyard Parkway, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, during the hours 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Leyh

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15 Entries

Luanne moore

March 22, 2024

Thoughts and prayers to your family Ralph. Fun memories from band in high school and the cd you sent me last year of some of you music. I cherish it. Fly high and sing to the angels.

Johnny Archambault

March 21, 2024

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. We were good friends back at NoChas in the day. He was always in good spirits and we had a lot of laughs and good times. My condolences to all his family and prayers that his memories will help comfort your sorrows. This is just so soon after the recent passing of another close school mate Richard Sligh. We all lived fairly close to one another and were all buddies. Played a bit of golf together too. RIP Ralph. You can rest easy now. Johnny Archambault

David Smith

March 20, 2024

I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Ralph since the first grade. He was certainly the nicest kid in class (maybe in the whole school). I remember when he gave a saxophone demonstration in about the 5th grade!

Dawn Smith

March 20, 2024

So very sorry to read this! Praying for the Family and all those who loved Ralph! The Ellison Families, The Wayne Smiths,The David Smiths and Mary Ginn.

Ricky Archambault

March 20, 2024

Ralph was our saxophone player in The Sound Effects band in 1969. May he rest in peace.

suzanne (ackerman) hyde

March 17, 2024

He was a friend in high school and at Clemson. He will be missed

Patrick Nicholson

March 16, 2024

The Good Lord has gotten a good one. Miss you Ralph. Rest in Peace.

Cat Grover

March 15, 2024

Overwhelmingly sad for your loss of your sweetheart. I'm eternally regretful at not taking the time to come & visit sooner. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories carry you through this difficult time and may God strengthen & comfort you. My deepest, heartfelt condolences.
Love, Cousin Catherine

Christi McCollum

March 14, 2024

Dear Jeffrey and Ashley, we are so sad for your loss. Your dad sure did love you and I remember your parents brought you home from the hospital and he was smiling ear to ear! Jeff your dad loved you and he was so proud of you! We love you both and if we can help in anyway, please let us know! We are remembering you two and Diane, Joe, Charlotte and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Rick, Aunt Chris, Alex and Emily

Joyce Abney

March 14, 2024

My heart aches for you!!!!!!!!! I love you cousin Dianne!!!!

Kelley Fairchild

March 14, 2024

Diane, I am SO sorry to hear about Ralph's sudden passing. I will always remember his beautiful voice when he sang for me. I wish I had the words to say right now, but that I am lifting you and the family up in prayer. May peace flow over you and God's love pour out. Love, Kelley Fairchild

Barbara Anne Alford

March 14, 2024

Diane, what a beautiful tribute to Ralph. Chandis and I will certainly miss him around. Ralph was special to us, and I will always remember him singing at my 60th birthday party. RIP Ralph Leyh. We will never forget you and your beautiful voice.
Barbara and Chandis Alford

Robin Rogers

March 13, 2024

Diane,
I am so very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. He was a wonderful man with a beautiful voice and I loved to hear him sing. I'll always remember the times I spent with y'all at karaoke. He always made me laugh. Ralph will be missed by so many and never forgotten. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Hugs to you, my friend. Glenn sends his condolences from Australia as well.

Much love,
Robin & Glenn Rogers

Jim and Debra Sumner

March 13, 2024

We wish your family peace and comfort. Ralph will be deeply missed. I enjoyed singing with him and listening to his great voice .
Jim and Debra Sumner

P. Alex Evanosky

March 13, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, especially Diane & Mrs. Stover. You and your family were always so caring & kind, taking me into your home to share the holidays when I was between deployments & not able to get up North to spend it with my own family. I will always remember Ralph’s love for cooking, I believe he was a grill master & always took pleasure in sharing with others. The nights of karaoke were always so much fun with Ralph, won’t ever forget that halloween dressed as Boy George and belting out his tunes in perfect replicas of Boy George while the audience danced the night away. So much fun, he will be missed dearly & I am still in shock from this GREAT tragedy but do know he is with God now, probably asking where is the Karaoke machine? Rest in peace my friend. ❤

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