Ralph W. Pair, 94, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord at 10:05 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 31, 2017) at Manor Court, Clinton.

 

His service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Clinton Assembly of God Church with Pastor Dan Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Lisenby Cemetery, Lane, with military honors. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

 

Memorials may be directed to Clinton Assembly of God Church.

 

Ralph was born Jan. 30, 1923, in Volga, S.D., the son of John Rufus and Fanny Pearl (Caldwell) Pair. He married L. Margaret Miller on Feb. 16, 1947, in DeWitt. She passed away July 7, 2001.

 

Surviving are his children, Grace (Larry) Baer, Lebanon, Ind.; Gloria Jean Alsup, Maroa; Martha Rose (Donald) Welch, Clinton; and Deanna Kay (Steve) Brannan, Clinton; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Gary Alsup Sr.; three brothers; and one sister

 

Ralph was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Clinton Assembly of God Church, where he served many capacities including head usher, deacon, treasurer, and elder. Ralph was a custodian at Clinton School District and a farm hand for various area farmers.

 

Condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.