Ralph Temples

Ralph Temples, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 13, 2026, in Kissimmee, Florida.

Born in Cedar Springs, Ga. he spent his life devoted to his faith, family, hard work and the simple joys that brought him happiness.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Temples; daughters Kathleen Beckham of Kissimmee, Fla., Mary Frances Haynes of Mobile, Ala. and Dana Tabb (Rusty) of Damascus, Ga.; sister Mary Evelyn Temples Fain of Garner, N.C.; and numerous grandchildren and extended family. He is preceded by his father, Ed Carson Temples and his mother, Lila Frances Golden Temples; his brothers Omar Marvin, Ed Bud Carson, Donald and Ronald; sisters Ester Virginia Brown and Carolyn Christine Roberts; his son Ralph Jr, his daughter Freda Sue and his stepsons Gary Alen, Raymond Edward and Ricky Duane Fisher.

He will be remembered for his faith, warmth, kindness and the love he shared with everyone around him.

The viewing will be held June 27, 2026 at Colquitt Funeral Home, in Colquitt, Ga. at 2 p.m. The service will follow at 3 p.m. The burial will be at Crossroads Cemetery in Damascus, Ga. Memorial contributions are suggested to Jimmy Swagger Ministries.