Ralph H. Whitacre, Sr.
Ralph H. Whitacre, 86, of Winchester, VA, completed his life’s journey on August 1, 2010, in the gentle care of the Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center.
Mr. Whitacre was born in March 1924, in Frederick County, the son of the late Ora and Mary Whitacre. He is a member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church. Ralph served his county in the Army during WWII. He loved his family, being outdoors and was a devoted Redskins fan.
Ralph and Mabel Adams were united in marriage in December 1947, and she preceded him in death in November 1986.
He leaves to cherish his memory with his sister Viola Madeline Adams and his brother Elwood Whitacre, three children, Carolyn Shields, Ralph Jr. and Judy Myers, five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his two brothers, Calvin and Allen Whitacre.
A funeral service will be conducted at Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church on Thursday at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Chestnut Grove Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by VFW Post #2123.
Mr. Whitacre and the family will arrive at the church at 10:00 am to visit with friends and family.
Pallbearers will be his two sons in law Robert Shields and Eric Myers, his two grandsons, Jeremy and Justin Fletcher and two dear friends Ronald Horwath and Larry Titus.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to Gainesboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 Gainesboro Road, Winchester, VA 22603 because of their kindness to our father when he would tip over his wheelchair while being outdoors or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601 for the peace of mind they gave the family during his short visit.
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