Floyd Elvin Ralston's Obituary
Floyd Elvin Ralston 79 made heaven his home on December 9,2022 at UT Health Tyler, Tx. He was born on November 9,1943 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, The son of Archie & Mable Ralston.
Floyd's education level was cut short for him to work and support his family, he worked on his family farm when his Dad passed away. He later moved to Texas where he opened his own body shop Floyd's Used Cars.
Floyd's was a strong, hard working man who loved and adored his family. He was a man of faith and would help anyone no matter who they were, he had a heart bigger then life itself. He always had a smile on his face.
Those left to cherish his precious memories are his wife Joyce Marie Ralston of Henderson, Texas. Daughter Peggy Sue Ralston of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Rose Lynn Ralston of Cave Springs, Arkansas, Laura Arlene Ralston of Overton Texas, Lori Michelle Wiles of Henderson, TX and Pamela Ralston-Sandoval & husband Hector of Henderson, Texas and Daughter-in-law Nita Ralston of Henderson,Tx. Son Jarrell Jones and wife Tabby of Henderson, Tx. Brother Bobby Dean Ralston and wife Alice of Arkansas and sister Dollie Mae Ralston of Arkansas. He has 52 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents Archie and Mabel Cleavenger Ralston, Brothers; Lane Ralston, James Ralston, Billy Joe Ralston, Ed Ralston and Walter Ralston. His sisters; Rachel Tannehill, Lois Burelson, Mary Alice Ralston, and Shirley Ralston of Springdale, AR. His son Floyd Vernon Archie Ralston of Henderson and daughter, Anna Marie Ralston of Springdale, AR.
Services for Floyd Ralston will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home at 12 pm with the burial to follow at Lakewood Memorial Gardens in Henderson. A visitation will be held the night before at the funeral home between 6 and 8 pm.
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