Ralph Howard, 78, of Quebeck, passed peacefully Sunday afternoon, November 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by "his boys".

A lifelong resident of White County, Ralph was born April 2, 1946, grew up in the Key community and attended Fountain Head School.  He was a farmer and mechanic with a particular passion for Massey-Ferguson tractors.

Ralph was preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Beulah England Howard, wife Sue, brother Paul, sister-in-law Marie, sisters Jane Pigmon (Burnett), Margaret Tidwell(Leon), and granddaughter Kristina Spivey.

He is survived by sons, Rob (Sherry), Randy Anderson (Michele), Steven Anderson, and daughters Traci Wargo(Jeff), Melanie Maysura (Michael); brother, Gary (Marilee); grandchildren, Travis Howard (Macee), Matt Howard (Sara), Hayley Bradley (Jonathan), Conner Anderson, Aaron Wilson (Jessica), Rachel Korkis (Gino), Sydney Maysura; and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Hunter Funeral Home.  Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. with memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Don Schuster will officiate the service followed by burial in Eastland Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jerry Adcock, Conner Anderson, Doug Carr, Matt Howard, Travis Howard, William Price, Anthony Nash, and Tony Ray Young.

The family extends a sincere thank you to Gentiva Hospice, and friends Sonny Daly and David Lull.