Ralph E. Harrod, 68, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Lima, Ohio on June 16, 1945.
He was an active Lay Pastor at Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City. Ralph was a compassionate friend, helper and mentor to everyone he came in touch with. He was a devoted servant to his Lord, Jesus Christ.
Ralph was a veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea. He will forever be remembered for his competitive cycling and always having the need for speed.
Ralph was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. His wisdom and humor will always be treasured.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Harrod, Ruby (Maze) Harrod Davis and step-father, Cecil Davis.
Survived by his loving daughter, Paula Zepernick; son-in-law, Kyle Zepernick; granddaughters, Kendall and Casey all of Dayton; sister, Carolyn Beaty of Russells Point; best friend, Terry Hague of Wichita, Kansas.
Visitation will be held 10 - 11 AM Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Ginghamsburg Church South Campus, 7695 S. County Road 25A, Tipp City where Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, with John Jung officiating.
Burial will take place at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Rosedale Cemetery, St. Rt. 235, half a mile north of Kiser Lake in Champaign County, Ohio.
Memorials are suggested to the New Creation Counseling Center Indigent Fund, 7695 S. County Rd. 25A, Tipp City, OH 45371.