Ralph N. Sands

Ralph N. Sands, 58, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1950 in Gallipolis, son of the late Ralph E. Sr. and Mary E. Johnson Sands. Ralph was a former employee of the Gallipolis Developmental Center. He attended Debbie Drive Chapel and was a member of Sons of the American Legion and the Gallipolis Chapter of H.O.G. Surviving are his five children, Michelle Simms, Jeremy Karrie Sands and Justin Haley Sands, all of Columbus, Stacy Terry Northup of Crown City and Kristy Myers of Bidwell; nine grandchildren, Damon, Haley, Jayda, Kira, Carter, Brianna, Paul, Joshua and Jacob; two sisters, Pauline Eblin of Vinton and Mary Lou Clagg of Gallipolis; a half brother, Melvin Green of Gallipolis; a half sister, Ada Mae Reese of Gallipolis; and several nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers-in-law, Terley Clagg Sr. and Glen Eblin and a nephew, Billy Joe Clagg. Services will be 1 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Voss officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, January 18, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Nathan Clagg, Nicholas Clagg, Justin Sands, Jeremy Sands, Damon Simms, and Bill Lane. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Clagg, Andy Chevalier, Josh and Jacob Gordon and Paul Byus. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2009-01-19 Pine Street Cemetery Gallipolis OH US Visitation: 2009-01-18 18:00:00-20:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Service: 2009-01-19 13:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US