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Ralph Smith Obituary

Smith, Ralph 89, passed away August 21, 2013. Retired from Chicago Police Department. Member of Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World. 33rd Degree Mason. Survived by wife, Thelma; daughter, Piper (Lloyd) Williams; granddaughter, Tiffany (Robert) Walls; three great-granddaughters Gabrielle, Mikayla and Alexandra Walls. Body will lie in state Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc., 4114 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago IL 60653. Funeral Friday, September 6, 2013. Visitation at 10:00 AM. Services at 11:00 AM at The Congregational Church of Park Manor, UCC, 7000 S. King Drive, Chicago. Interment Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago. www.unityfuneralparlors.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 4, 2013.
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Sincere condolences to family from Pride Of Jamaica Lodge #217 IBPOElksW Queens Village, New York.

September 8, 2013

I'm happy I got to befriend your precious daughter, Piper; a friend always. Thank you.

Schleria McGill

September 6, 2013

I will miss you Uncle Ralph thanks for the great memories...love you very much.
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Dianette McCormick

September 6, 2013

Sweet dreams Mr. Ralph Smith.
Ed and Diane Bowles

September 6, 2013

karlton green

September 5, 2013

Dear Thelma, Ralph touched my life in many ways, not only in elkdom. He was inspirational t o many, but also a great influence to my wife and I through the years. We offer our condolences.
Charlotte and Karlton Green

September 5, 2013

Ralph Smith took me under his wing in 1971 when I was a 23 yr. old Detective at Area 1, G.A. Ralph taught all the young new guys the right way to do things and he made sure we didn't get messed over by the bosses who thought we needed years as a detective instead of brains and a good work ethic. A truly terrific police officer and a great person in general. I retired as a Lieutenant and always remembered Ralph's lessons when I was supervising my men.

John Capesius

September 5, 2013

Mrs. Smith,
Please accept my sincere condolences may God continue to bring you comfort during your time of sorrow.

Maria Travis

September 5, 2013

SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A GIANT IN ELKDOM HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL

DAVID GROVES

September 5, 2013

Thelma, Jesse and I along wirh our family are sending you our condolences and much love to you and the family. you know how much we loved Brother Ralph,may God bless you all,Love Magnolia Hardman

Magnolia Hardman

September 5, 2013

dear Thelma, I am sorry to hear of Ralph's death. he was a good friend and will be missed. I am sorry I did not get to see him or you much after he retired. we were together in the elks. I am edith Jefferson's son in law.

stewart thomas

September 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss~Yvonne Parmelia Matthews

September 4, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Ralph will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 SEP, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

September 4, 2013

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