Ralph Claude, age 76, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Nashville, TN.
Ralph was born November 29, 1946, in Centerville, TN, to the late Hoyle and Vera Cagle Claude. Ralph is also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda King Claude, and sister, Joanne Mayberry.
Ralph is survived by his sister, Elaine (Tommy) Yates; his son, Tony Lee (Tammy Nelson) Claude; daughter, Misty Leigh (Jenny Keel) Claude; granddaughters, Elizabeth McCall (Bronson) Friedman (Grandsons: Gideon and Elliot) and Shelby Lynn (Robert Campbell) Claude; and special mention of Wrigley and Baxter.
Ralph “Rooster” was an avid fan of fast cars and had the tickets in his Corvette to prove it. The Andy Griffith Show was a staple in the household and could be found on TV anytime you stopped by. Rooster will be missed by his family, friends, and coworkers at Cal-Maine in Guthrie, KY Ralph worked side by side daily for almost three decades as the Transportation and Logistics Manager. Rooster is loved dearly and will be missed daily.
A Memorial Service for Ralph will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Webb Officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences and live streaming of the service may be made and viewed at nealtarpleyparchman.com.