Ralph Jr Marcum

Ralph Marcum, Jr., 59, of Huntington, WV passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Reger Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Carol McKay. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. Ralph was a member of Lavalette United Methodist Church. He graduated from Wayne High School and Marshall University and was a retired school teacher having taught for 33 years in Wayne County. Ralph was born on July 15, 1951 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Ralph and Eva Fortner Marcum. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 32 years, Sara E. McCallister Marcum, two sisters and spouses Linda and Jim McCallister and Kathy and David Cathers, four nieces and spouses, Jamie and Ty Harmon, Kayla and Andy Stapleton, Courtney Cathers and Brianna Cathers all of Huntington; a very special friend and kidney donor, tony Suter of Portsmouth VA that allowed Ralph 13 wonderful years and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Sincere thanks to all the dedicated doctors and nurses that have cared for Ralph over the years. Friends may call from 7-9 pm Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.timeformemory.com/reger