Ralph Ignacio Avila

It is with great sadness that the family of Ralph Ignacio Avila announces his passing from this life on Friday, April 13, 2018 following a brief illness.

Ralph was 80 years of age at his passing. Ralph had been married to the love of his life, Sandy Avila, for 56 years but was a widower since 2014.
He will be lovingly remembered by his three children Danny Avila (Joyce), Alesha Looper (Dale) and Adam Avila. “Papa” will also be fondly remembered by his three grandchildren Logan, Everett, Saralyn, and his grandson Jack will someday hear the appropriate stories about Papa when he is older. Recently living in Tampa, Fl. but Ralph was a life long resident of Valdosta. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Loyda Gonzalez Avila.

A service and viewing in honor of Ralph will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Carson McLane Funeral Home located at 2215 Patterson St., Valdosta Georgia, 31602. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. A private family gathering will be held at the graveside. Carson McLane Funeral Home.