Ralph Morelock

Ralph Morelock, 81, Old Blairs Gap Road, went home to be with the Lord at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Hawkins County and had lived in Sullivan County most of his life. Ralph was a farmer and an avid gardener.

Preceding him in death were a grandson, Ronnie L. Allen Dickerson; three sisters, Lola, Clora, and Elmira Morrison; and four brothers, Carl, Earl, Harold, and J. H.

Surviving are his wife, Lora Morelock of the home; two daughters, Rita Light and husband Tony of Kingsport, Ruby Beamer and husband Dennis of Kingsport; two grandchildren, Keshia Wine and husband Cody, Cassidy Light and wife Aubrey; two great-grandchildren, Kyndel and Camryn; one sister, Karline Elliott of Kingsport; one brother, Carson Morelock of Fall Branch; a special nephew, Marvin Morelock and family; special sisters-in-law, Opal Taylor, Linda McAmis, Darlene Morelock; childhood and lifelong friends, Grady Light and O. B. Morelock; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call any time at the home of a daughter, Rita Light; and from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Fall Branch. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jack Morelock officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Light Cemetery. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to send a special thanks to Kenita, Misty, Trish, and Eddie Third Floor Nursing for their compassionate and gentle care.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Tennessee, One Vantage Way, Suite B-130, Nashville, TN 37228.