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Ralph Eugene Smith

1950 - 2021

Ralph Eugene Smith obituary, 1950-2021, Charleston, SC

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Ralph Smith Obituary

Ralph Eugene Smith Charleston - Ralph Eugene Smith, 71, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Tina Horner Smith, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 17, 2021. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 22, 2021 in Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street at 11:00 am. A Private Graveside Service will be in Beaufort National Cemetery, with Army Honors. The family will receive friends Sunday in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. Ralph was born August 24, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Ashley Hunsucker and the late Betty Croft Groff. Ralph was an Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam as a Cartographer. He graduated from Montgomery College with a degree in Radiology Technology and later retired from the Medical University of South Carolina. Ralph enjoyed cooking, fishing and hunting, but above all, loved spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. Along with his wife of 49 years, he is survived by his daughters, Kelly (Iakovos) Ferderigos of Charleston, SC and Christina (Clif) Driggers of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his sister, Melodie Dembs of Sarasota, FL; his grandchildren, Eleni Ferderigos, Melina Ferderigos, and Nathan Driggers. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Smith and Jon Smith; and his step-father, William Groff. Memorial donations may be made in Ralph's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2021.

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Carolyn Gadsden-Fine

November 22, 2021

Ralph was a good-hearted and a kind-spirited person. It was a pleasure working with him. I know he will truly be missed. My sincere condolence to the family.

Paige Springle

November 22, 2021

Ralph was one of kind. I feel privileged to haveworked with and known him. So very sorry for your loss

Gay Martin

November 20, 2021

I am so saddened to hear of Ralph´s passing. I really enjoyed working with Ralph. He was a great guy. Praying for your comfort Tina during this difficult time.

Callaway Family

November 19, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences and prayers. XOXO

Kathy Caines

November 19, 2021

My sincere condolences. Ralph was a great coworker; so good at his job. I'll never forget the time he took me on his boat so I could experience fishing out on the water. He will be missed!

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Second Presbyterian Church

342 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC

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