Ralph Thomas Turner, age 72, of Wilmington, passed away on January 22, 2023. He was born in Mt. Sterling , Kentucky, on September 20, 1950, the son of the late Sam and Mattie Turner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife of 37 years, Diane Turner.

Ralph is survived by his sister, Joyce Cobb; step-son, Ryan (Kelly) Mathis; step-daughter, Rachelle (Dane) Hoyt; and his step-grandchildren, Sophia and Cameron; and his niece, Jessica Barlett.

Ralph proudly served his country by serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. In his free time, he was a farrier, blacksmith and enjoyed horses.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:00am, on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, where Funeral Services will begin at 11:00am. Burial will follow at New Burlington Cemetery, New Burlington, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research), P.O. Box 37920, Boone, IA, 50037-0920 or to Crossroads Hospice, 8069 Washington Village Dr., Dayton, OH 45458.

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