Michael Coley Ralston, 71, of Huntsville, passed away February 5, 2025. Mike was a proud graduate of the original Grissom High School.
Survivors include his father, Steve Ralston, stepmother for 43 years, Daphine Ralston; brothers, Tom Ralston (Katie), and Brad Ralston; sons, Jonathan (Chelsea) and Jared (Liz); much loved aunt, Susy Ralston; grandchildren, Jackson, Ava, and Dean Ralston; step-family, Tammy Balch, Brooke Balch (Sheila), Reid Balch; nephews and nieces, Sean Ralston, Stephanie Ralston, Mary Kathryn Edwards (Collin), Patrick and John Balch; great nephew, Ben Edwards; a dear friend, Judy Lawrence; also many kind caregivers for many years at Whitesburg Gardens/Rocket City Rehab. (not sure of wording – Mike’s birth mother preceded him in death)
The memorial service will be at Whitesburg Baptist Chapel, South Campus, Saturday, February 22, 2025. Visitation 10-11 am, service 11-12pm. Graveside service family only.
Memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse and Gideons International.
