Ralph Irwin Begg age 78 of Pompeii, Michigan died Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Reid Martin will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26 and Friday, January 27 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.
Ralph was born in Owosso, Michigan on October 9, 1927 the son of Oscar Begg and Zella Sturk. He resided most of his life in Owosso and Palatka, Florida. He attended school in Owosso, Michigan and graduated from Owosso High School before attending Lansing Community College. Ralph married Shirley Newman on December 31, 1963 in Alma, Michigan. He retired in 1998 from GM after 37 years of service. He loved to garden and enjoyed growing roses as well as helping others. He was a member of the VFW in Owosso, Union Stewart and AARP Rep and Substance Abuse Rep at GM,
He is survived by his wife Shirley Begg of Pompeii, MI, children; Roy & Julie Brown of Alma, MI, Dorthann & Kenny Teed of Pompeii, MI, Teresa & Edward Ramirez of Riverdale, MI, Mary & William French of Dallas, TX, Daniel & Machelle Brown of Pompeii, MI, Darlene & Roger Boughton of Sturgis, MI, Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Begg of Owosso, MI, Denise Lake of Owosso, MI, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.
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