Ralph Edward Pease, Sr.

Ralph Edward Pease, Sr., age 75, a McMinnville, TN resident and Grundy County, TN native was born October 2, 1941 and died March 23, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was a retired employee of B-R-C, member of the Church of God and son of the late Claudie and Ollene King Pease. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Timmy and Jimmy Pease; grandson, Denver Pease; and brother, J.P. Pease. Mr. Pease is survived by children and spouses, Eddie and Joann Pease, James and Elizabeth Pease, Ralph Pease, Jr. and Rebecca and Fred Stepp all of McMinnville; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five sisters, Catherine Hobbs, Frances Turner, Carolyn Sims, Hassie Dixon and Patricia Turner all of McMinnville; two brothers, Claude Pease and Faron Pease both of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 in High’s Chapel with Ricky Hawkins to officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and 8:00 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.