Ralph Clair
April 21, 1934 — March 9, 2017
CLAIR
Ralph, age 82, of Hamilton passed away on March 9, 2017. He was born on April 21, 1934 in Frenchburg, KY to the late Tom and Callie Clair.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (nee Price); devoted children, Rhonda (Jack) Hyde, Lynn (Rob) Bullock, and Jason Wilburn; grandchildren, Luke (Maribeth) Crawford, Corey Crawford, Lydia Hyde, Jeslyn Hyde, Chandler Wilburn, and Emily Sawyer; great grandchildren, Aubrey and Greyson. He is also survived by his sister, Katie Strong; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 11 siblings.
Ralph was a dedicated employee of Champion Paper for 44 years; until his retirement in 1996.
Funeral service will be Monday, March 13, 2017 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul Tillett officiating at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, 45014. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Richmond Rd. Baptist Church, 2170 Hamilton Richmond Rd., Hamilton, 45013. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com