Ralph D Medley

Ralph D. Medley, 87 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 30, 2022 at The Morrison House of Zanesville.

He was born on September 20, 1934, in Morgan County, Ohio, son of the late B. Frank Medley and Marjorie Best Medley. Ralph was a member of the East 40 Church of Christ of Norwich. He worked as an electrician through IBEW #1105 for many years. He was an avid Farmall tractor enthusiast. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on his farm. He was always known to repair ANYTHING.   

He is survived by his sons, Terry (Martha Prouty) Medley, Steve (Kris) Medley; daughters, Debbie (Sam) Dunn, Janie (Frank) Bruce; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Medley; sisters, Anna Rose McInturf, and Ruth Vermace.  

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joy Medley; grandson, Clint Dunn; brothers, Charles Medley, and Roger Medley.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday September 1, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 8:00PM at The East 40 Church of Christ (7522 East Pike Norwich, OH 43767). The Medley family will be accepting visitors starting at 12:00 PM on Friday September 2, 2022 at The East 40 Church of Christ, where services will be held at 1:00 PM with Sam Dunn officiating. Burial will follow services at St. Paul Cemetery (1655 Bald Hill Rd Zanesville, Oh 43701).

The family would like to thank Genesis Morrison House for their outstanding care Ralph was given.  

Contributions can be made to Genesis Hospice (713 Forest Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701) or The East 40 Church of Christ (7522 East Pike. Rd. Norwich, OH 43762) in honor of Ralph.

DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home is assisting the Medley family with arrangements at this time.

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