Ralph Keith Benson, 87, of Ripley, WV, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at home, following a brief illness.

He was born October 15, 1936, in Ripley, WV, a son of the late Clarence Hampton and Ethel May (Balser) Benson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Matha Benson; son Brian Benson, brothers, Vernon, Kenneth, Carl, and Raymond Benson; sister, Viola McMahon and granddaughter, Andrea Benson.

Ralph was a farmer and retired from J CO Lumber in Ravenswood. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Parchment Valley Baptist Church. Ralph enjoyed puzzles, word searches and was an avid WVU Football fan.

Survivors include his son, Michael Benson and wife, Sherri of Ripley; daughter, Debbie Walters and husband, Tim of Ripley; brother, Lawrence Benson; sister, Helen Thomas; grandchildren, Adam Walters (Kara), Arron Walters (Taylor), Brandon Walters, Angel Walters (Charles), Jennie Walters, Sarah Wilson (Bret), Candace Benson, Kevin Benson (Ashley), Jordan Benson, Zack Tally, Michael Benson, Benjamin Benson, Danya Benson, Ashley Benson; great grandchildren, Isabell Wilson, Abigail Wilson, Jackson Wilson, Ariana Hershman, Ameila Benson, Esta Benson, Mason Walters, Riley Walters, Dalton Walters, and one on the way.

Service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor S.R. Parsons Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Morgan-Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Ripley. Friends may visit with the family from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday July 15, 2024, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.castofuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.