Joe Ralston

Joe A. Ralston, 81, of Mountain View, Ark., formerly of Springdale, Ark., passed away Sept. 7, 2017 in Batesville, Ark. He was born March 25, 1936 in Cave Springs to the late Fay and Ruth Ralston. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Reba Flatt Ralston; a sister, Barbara Musteen; a grandson, Toby Phillips and a great-grandson, Clayton Embry. Joe was survived by his daughters, Kerry Ball-Phillips and husband, Don and Kay Murray; a son, Rick Ralston and wife, Sandy; eight grandchildren, Jerry Don Ball (Amanda), Angela Wood (Matt), Jennifer Ralston, Marcus Murray, Sarah Saintignon, Megan Robison (Anthony), Mindy Murray and Misty Embry (Matt) and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Chapel. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Roger. Online condolences may be made to stockdalefuneral.com.