Ralph Theodore Fish

Mr. Ralph Theodore Fish, 78, a resident of Britthaven of Charlotte and formerly of Kannapolis, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the care facility. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Carolina Memorial Park. The Rev. David Franks will officiate. Born March 5, 1932 in the Paw Creek community of Mecklenburg County, Mr. Fish was the son of the late William Robert Fish and Blanche Deal Fish. A veteran of the US Air Force, he was retired from Cannon Mills. He was a member of First Reformed Church of Landis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Chapman; and three brothers, Buford Fish, Tom Fish and Bobby Fish. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Freeman Fish; a daughter, Carolyn Fish of Cornelius; son, Randy Fish of Salisbury; one sister, Nancy Hunter of Kannapolis; and two grandchildren, Randy Fish, Jr. and Jessica Fish. Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220.