Ralph S. Beatty, 80, of Cheat Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in the Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. Born near Point Marion, Pa., on Aug. 10, 1941, he was a son of the late Lester and Geraldine (Harless) Beatty.
Ralph attended the former Point Marion High School, and honorably served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Antietam. He retired in 2003 as the assistant facilities director for West Virginia University after 30 years employment with the university.
Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Dennis) Beatty; two sons, Michael Beatty and wife Jodie and Mark Beatty, all of Gans, Pa.; six grandchildren, Elijah, Kyle, Kayann, Elizabeth, Lindsay and Lauren; one great-grandson, Paxton “Pac-man”; and one sister, Betty Bird and her husband Randy, of Point Marion, Pa.
One brother, John Beatty, is also deceased.
Honoring his wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements are in the care of the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa.
Condolences:
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