James Francis Ralph

JAMES FRANCIS RALPH

JULY 4, 1959 - SEPTEMBER 1,2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our brother James “Jim” Ralph, 67, who fought a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on September 1, 2026 in Lake Park, Georgia. Born in Rochester, New York, July 4, 1959, to Glenn and Barbara Ralph.

Jim was the youngest of nine children. He is survived by his long time girlfriend, Anthe Tullos, her two daughters, Sarah Gonzalez, Kaitlyn Tullos, his five children: Jamie (Sarah) Ralph, Valerie Ralph, Travis (Bianca) Ralph, Dane Ralph, Skylar (Nick) Dungee, grandchildren:Tanner, Sunny, Ellie, his brother, Bill Ralph, sisters, Nancy (Jerry) Cope, Patty Galvin and Peggy (Ross) Licata, and 56 nieces and nephews.

Jim attended elementary school at St.Joan of Arc, in Boca Raton, Fl. He attended high school at Cardinal Gibbons in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

He started a paper route in 6th grade. His real passion was construction. He later joined his fathers business at Ralph Buick, Inc. where he became a highly successful, award-winning sales manager, which was moved from Rochester, New York to Delray Beach, Florida.

Those who knew him will remember him most for his hilarious humor, quick wit and contagious laugh. He had a way of bringing laughter into a room, his personality left a lasting impression on those around him. He enjoyed snow skiing, bridge, and football. Jim will be deeply missed by his children, siblings, extended family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated, September 23, 2026, at 10:30am, at Emmanuel Catholic Church, Delray Beach.

Burial immediately following, at Queen Of Peace Cemetery, in Royal Palm Beach.

Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Ralph family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.