Ralph Benjamin Carney, 84, went to his heavenly home with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home in Whitesboro, Texas, with his loving family by his side.
Ralph was born in Gunter, TX on December 30, 1934 to Clifford and Laura Ellen (Welch) Carney. He proudly served in The United States Army. He married Germaine Rytlewski on March 4, 1995 in Sherman, Texas. Ralph worked as an insurance claims adjustor for 37 years. He was a member of the Tioga United Methodist Church. Ralph received a Commendation from the government for 10,000 hours in volunteer work. He worked with Your Neighbors Food Bank in Whitesboro for 10 years. He enjoyed fishing and loved and adored his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Germaine Carney of Whitesboro, daughter, Debbie Sweets of Seattle, WA., son Kenneth Glaze of Austin, TX., daughter, Monique Preston of Sadler, TX., son, Christopher Glaze of Waco, TX., grandchildren, Ashton and Abel, two brothers, Richard Carney and Clifford Carney, sister, Mary Swindle as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loving family and friends.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Laura Carney and brother, Robert Carney.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Tioga United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Rebecca Grogan. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
Dear Germaine and family. We are sending you our prayers and sympathies. We loved Ralph very much. God bless you. Love Carol and John.
Love and prayers
So Sad to hear the news of Ralph passing. Didn’t know him as well as I would have liked but our lives sometimes just let us enjoy each other in passing. That, I think was the way he and I were. As a cousin, he was always there for family activities. From the huge Family Reunions to the activities later with the smaller ones in Collinsville.
He seemed to be a quiet, reserved individual but always ready the help in any way he could.
His face will be missed at family activities. Germaine, you are my cousin and may the family love help you through this sad time.
Dear Germaine,
We are so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. We always enjoyed working with him and visiting with him at Your Neighbors House. We also appreciate his dedication to volunteer work and to our community. Heaven certainly gained a hard working angel this week when Ralph entered those pearly gates. We are praying for you and your family during this time.
Germaine i did not know Ralph died till after the funeral was over. would have been there. was going to come by food bank to see u, but haven’t made it yet so sorry will be praying for you and your family. Margaret Warren.