Ralph Jack McElrath

ralph mcelrath

September 17, 1947 ~ October 4, 2014


Resided in: Panama City, FL

Ralph Jack McElrath, 67, of Panama City Beach, formerly of Black Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Ralph was a loving father, grandfather and great friend. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne. He loved serving his country, fishing and riding his trike. He was a member of AMVET Post 47 and the Freedom Riders. He is survived by his daughter, Tennille McElrath; three sons, Michael McElrath, Johnathon and Jason Cole; his mother, Hazel McElrath; sister Kathy Carmack; and brother David McElrath. He is preceded in death by his father, Marion McElrath. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by The Patriot Guard and the NC National Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Warriors Watch or to the VFW.

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  1. To the family of Ralph Jack McElrath..
    Sometimes gentle words can do so much to soften the intense sadness when a dear loved one dies. God’s word acknowledges that our heart can be ‘broken and crushed.’ (Ps. 51:17). But even in severe situations, God can bring relief to a stricken heart if we pray to him in full faith and observe his commandments. May the God of comfort soothe your families aching hearts as the days progress.

  2. To the family of Ralph Jack McElrath..
    Sometimes gentle words can do so much to soften the intense sadness when a dear loved one dies. God’s word acknowledges that our heart can be ‘broken and crushed.’ (Ps. 51:17). But even in severe situations, God can bring relief to a stricken heart if we pray to him in full faith and observe his commandments. May the God of comfort soothe your families aching hearts as the days progress.

  3. Hazel and Family: I am so sorry to hear you lost your son and my prayers are with you and your family. Our faith in God is a wonderful solace for us in a time like this. I love you all, Your Friend, Margaret Davis (daughter of Margie and Grover Davis)

  4. To Jack’s family: We are sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, we got to know and love Jack as well, you all are in our thoughts and prayers, Danny, Connie, Felicia and Aaron Chandler

  5. To Jack’s family: We are sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, we got to know and love Jack as well, you all are in our thoughts and prayers, Danny, Connie, Felicia and Aaron Chandler

  6. Today April 2017 I learned that my ole friend Jack MElrath died in 2014. In the 1980’s I worked with United Family Life Insurance Company and Jack was our Manager. He was a good Manager and a pleasure to work with….It with a sadden heart that I learn of his death 3 yrs after his death. May the family find comfort in God’s Grace. RIP ole warrior;;;


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