HARRINGTON - Robert H. "Bobby" Ralph passed away April 9, 2013. Bobby was born on Feb. 27, 1954, the son of the late Iva Baker Ralph and James Archie Ralph, Sr. Bobby loved and was very knowledgeable of the Harness Racing families in Harrington and in his early years worked in the stables. His favorite pass time activities included playing Solitaire and playing his daily lottery numbers. He loved spending time with his family during holiday events and cherished his memories of his sister and family visits from Arkansas when they would vacation in Delaware. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-brother, Samuel Lyons. Bobby is survived by his sister, Janice Bridges and husband Kenneth of Morrilton, Ark.; brother, James A. Ralph, Jr. and wife Gail of Felton; brother, Ivan Lee Ralph and wife Terry of Lewes; and sister-in-law, Betty Lyons of Greenwood; his loving nieces and nephews, Stefanie Ralph, Tammy Gatzke, Tina Lyons, Lisa Ralph Williams, Bridget Brady, David (Greg) Kelley and Doug Kelley and their families; also survived by many members of the Ralph and Baker families with special remembrance of his aunt, Doris's caring and loving concern, along with his aunt, Ruth. Services are private and will be held at the convenience of his immediate family. Donations can be made in his honor to Delaware Hospice, Inc., 911 S. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901. The family would like to sincerely thank Bobby's caregivers from the staff of Bayhealth Milford, the staff at the Milford Center and all his loving and caring Nurses from Hospice. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Milford.
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