Ronald {Bud} Ralls

Ronald {Bud} Ralls of Westville, NJ passed away in Inspira Hospital Woodbury, NJ on September 18, 2018 with his family by his side at the age of 88. Bud was born in New Castle, Delaware and was a lifelong resident of South Jersey. He served in the US Marines {There are no ex-Marines}, and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received during the Korean War. He carried the physical and emotional scars of the war throughout his life with quiet dignity. Bud earlier worked as a commercial and industrial painter; private security chief and was formerly a licensed Private Investigator and parole councilor. Bud was a long time member of the Bellmawr Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and treasurer. He enjoyed and had a passion for the arts, expressed in oil painting and stained glass.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Florence nee Hinshillwood 3 sons; Dwight Ralls of Westville; Doug Colanero of Westville and Ronald Lee Ralls, Jr. of Texas; 4 grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his celebration of Life on Saturday September 22, 2018 12:00 Noon at the Bellmawr Baptist Church Creek Road and Kinston Ave., Bellmawr, NJ where friends may call after 11:00 AM. Interment and Military Honors will be Private at the Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Monroe Twp., NJ.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Bellmawr Baptist Church Creek & Kingston Ave., Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Memories and condolences may be shared @www.ellisstiefelfuneralhome.com.