Ralph Allen Balch, 77, of Florence, AL, passed away October 30, 2016 at ECM Hospital. He was a native of Lexington, AL and was a retired maintenance mechanic for Wise Alloys. Mr. Balch was a member of Nebo Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Balch is survived by:
Son: Clayton Balch (Lori)-Lexington
Daughters:
Lucretia Hendrix (Walt) of Florence
Mica Nash (Scott) of Rogersville
Janet Freeze of Tuscumbia
Angela Wagner (Ron) of Rogersville
Brothers:
J.V. Balch of Huntsville
Raymond Balch of Sheffield
Anthony Balch of Huntsville
Sisters:
Zelma Hayes of Muscle Shoals
Marcie Bullock of Florence
Ruth Mashburn of Liberty Grove, TN
Carol Riddle of Tuscumbia
Melinda McGee of Florence
Grandchildren: Valerie, Amber, Steven, Breanna, Carolina, Reese, Laura, & David
Great-grandchildren: Alicia Skye
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Robert Villard Balch and Goldie Clayton Allen Balch
Wife: Brenda Peden Balch
Brother: Wendell Balch
Sister: Louise Williams
Visitation will be Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Orris Bullock officiating. Burial will be in Allen Cemetery.
Greenhill Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
