Ralph Allen Vanzant
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Ralph Allen Vanzant, the eldest son of Ralph Huggins and Margaret Evelyn (née Schraw) Vanzant, was born Dec. 24, 1941 and passed away Feb. 11, 2012.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon (nee Webster) Vanzant, and children, Mark (Leslie) Vanzant of Cincinnati, Dr. Eric (Sherry) Vanzant of Lexington, Ky., Lori Vanzant of Pickerington, Kirk (Theresa) Vanzant of Lexington, Ky. and stepdaughter Kimberly (Steven J.) Alexander of Hillsboro. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren, Lauren, Sandra, Kevin, Jaime, Kyle (Lindsey), Kari, Eric, Matthew, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Sarah, Nathaniel and Colton; and three great grandchildren, Kyra, Isiah and Logan. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. James R. (Karen) Vanzant, and first wife and special friend Elaine Felson Vanzant. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marilyn Vanzant and stepson David Chaney.
Ralph's career included serving as Safety and Service Director for both cities of Hillsboro and Greenfield and as chief of the Ohio State Parks system. He taught at Shawnee State University for their Parks and Recreation/Natural Resources program.
He was vice president and general manager for Revenue Consulting, Inc. Upon graduation from Ohio State University with a degree in wildlife biology, he was employed by Olgebay Park in Wheeling, W.Va. He also farmed the local family farm in the Rainsboro community. He was also a real estate agent and auctioneer and was involved in various state and local organizations.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at Thompson Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Roads Cemetery.
Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System, 7660 Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612 or to the Southern Ohio Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 414, Hillsboro.
For more information or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.[[In-content Ad]]
He is survived by his wife, Sharon (nee Webster) Vanzant, and children, Mark (Leslie) Vanzant of Cincinnati, Dr. Eric (Sherry) Vanzant of Lexington, Ky., Lori Vanzant of Pickerington, Kirk (Theresa) Vanzant of Lexington, Ky. and stepdaughter Kimberly (Steven J.) Alexander of Hillsboro. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren, Lauren, Sandra, Kevin, Jaime, Kyle (Lindsey), Kari, Eric, Matthew, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Sarah, Nathaniel and Colton; and three great grandchildren, Kyra, Isiah and Logan. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. James R. (Karen) Vanzant, and first wife and special friend Elaine Felson Vanzant. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marilyn Vanzant and stepson David Chaney.
Ralph's career included serving as Safety and Service Director for both cities of Hillsboro and Greenfield and as chief of the Ohio State Parks system. He taught at Shawnee State University for their Parks and Recreation/Natural Resources program.
He was vice president and general manager for Revenue Consulting, Inc. Upon graduation from Ohio State University with a degree in wildlife biology, he was employed by Olgebay Park in Wheeling, W.Va. He also farmed the local family farm in the Rainsboro community. He was also a real estate agent and auctioneer and was involved in various state and local organizations.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at Thompson Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Roads Cemetery.
Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System, 7660 Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612 or to the Southern Ohio Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 414, Hillsboro.
For more information or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.[[In-content Ad]]