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Ralph Thomas Garris III

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Jul 28 1961
Jan 27 2022
60 Years
Parkesburg

Ralph Thomas Garris III, 60, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 27, 2022.  He was the husband of Kimberly A. Hammond for over 28 years.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph T. Jr. and Betty Jane Grigsby Garris. 

Ralph was a 1979 graduate of Coatesville Area High School and was a self-employed master mechanic in the family business, Garris Garage of Parkesburg.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge #383 of Coatesville. 

Ralph was a lifelong Parkesburg resident.  As a kid Ralph enjoyed riding dirt bikes with his friends and deer hunting with his father.  Ralph liked to target shot and belonged to several gun clubs over the years. He liked to sit and jam his music in his car. As an adult Ralph loved riding his Harley and tinkering with his fast car.  Ralph had a great sense of humor always cracking jokes and laughing at the simple things in life.  He made light on any situation. 

Ralph was a wonderful husband, father, brother, poppy, uncle and to his closest friends and family he was known as "Bernie". He is a thoughtful guy that would have given you the shirt off his back. 

He loved hanging out with the family feather babies Archie and Izzy.   

Besides his wife, Kimberly, he is survived by his sons, Ralph T. Garris IV, Charles H. Garris, and Joseph P. Garris, all of Parkesburg, a stepson, Michael J. Landis of Parkesburg, a stepdaughter, Erica L. Landis of Ephrata, and a sister, Lisa J. Myers, wife of Herbert "Butch" Myers of Parkesburg , nieces, Chelsy Oswald, wife of Mark Oswald and Amber McEwing, wife of Travis McEwing, both of Parkesburg, 4 granddaughters, 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew. 

Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service at 11:30 AM on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Hepzibah Baptist Church Cemetery, 2237 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania 19320. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made directly to the Wilde Funeral Home at the above address to help the family defray funeral expenses. 

 

Service Date: 
Feb 7 2022 - 11:30am
Service Location: 
Hepzibah Baptist Church Cemetery, 2237 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania 19320.

Condolences

Many prayers for Ralph and his family.  He was a good friend, I will miss seeing him sporting around town on his motorcycle. May you find eternal peace in heaven, where I will see you again, my friend. Much love.

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Ralph's Dad was a good friend and though I haven't seen Jr. in a few years, they were all around good people.  Sending prayers for comfort and strength to the family.  Blessings.   Darlene Colón

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Mom and I were just sitting here talking about how “Ralphy” would sometimes pop in out of the blue. She and Dad always got a kick out of him. He was forever young and smiling. We are so sorry for your loss, much love❤️

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Soo very sorry for your loss with sincere and deepest condolences❤️🙏sending love and prayers to All the family

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Kim I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was such a kind man, and will be so missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you my friend 

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Lisa and extended families,

We are so sorry for the loss of Ralph. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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I’m so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you. My prayers are with you. 

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  Kim and Family

So very sorry for your loss. We will miss Ralphie going by on his bike and waving. We always enjoyed his visits.

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God rest your soul Ralphie 

my condolences to the family 

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Kim, Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'll miss running into Ralph at Turkey Hill, laughing and cracking jokes; most times in regards to whichever junker I was currently driving. I'll miss seeing him driving around in his car or on his motorcycle. May God be with you and help you through this. 

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Sorry for your loss

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I am so sorry.  Ralph was such a nice guy and from such a great family. Sending love and prayers to everyone. 

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Kim, Ralph, Charlie, Joey and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are praying for you all.

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MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF A BROTHER MASON   KARL F. SCHUBERT  OXFORD LODGE 353

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Kim and Boys
So very saddened to see this...
He was such a nice guy! I don't ever remember seeing you apart.
Prayers and Strength.

Sherry Keck

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Lisa, 

I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you and your family. 

 

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We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Rest in peace Ralphie. 

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Wow this is saddening, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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I'm so sorry About ralph he and I use to date back in a day when I was younger, but I'm glad he left a legacy behind. My name is Jenny, he was a great guy, again sorry for your loss.

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