Ralph Eugene Beckley, 77, of Leonardtown, MD died May 9, 2014 at his residence. Born June 27, 1936 in Ohio, he was the son of the late Lewis Edward Beckley and Loda May (Gatchel) Beckley.

Ralph served in the United States Navy from 1954 until 1973. He enjoyed working on cars and helping others. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Ralph is survived by his wife Ellen Beckley; his children, John A. Greathouse (Carol) of WV and Lewis D. Beckley (Kimberley) of FL; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and his siblings, Kenny D. Beckley of WV, Arlene Engstrom, Veronica Miller, Edward J. Beckley, and Charles Robert Beckley all of OH.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his children, Stephen M. Greathouse and Ralph E. Beckley, Jr.

All services were private. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.