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- Ralph Kenneth Ady, 84, of Fairground Road, Woodsfield, died Dec. 28, 2007 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 28, 1923, the son of the late Everett and Ida (Palmer) Ady.
He served in the 303 Engineers Battalion in World War II and was in the Battle of the Bulge, which was the turning point of the war in Europe. He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for his service to his country. He was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. He and his two brothers, Henry Ady and James Ady were owners and operators of the A&L Drilling Company until the early 1980's. They were also talented musicians who enjoyed entertaining county-wide at various community events throughout the 1950-70's.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Doris (Henthorn) Ady whom he married December 15, 1945; two children, Marcia (Ady) Haren of Woodsfield and Brian Ady of Powhatan; two grandchildren, R.J. Haren of Woodsfield and Ginger (Haren) Yonak of Miamisburg; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Madison Yonak; a sister, Eunice Brown and a brother, Glenn Ady, both of Woodsfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were three sisters, Stella Pittman, Amanda Ault, Bessie Pletcher; and two brothers, Henry Ady and James Ady.
Friends and relatives were received at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Dec. 30 where services were held Dec. 31 with officiating Minister Keith Jones. Burial in Cameron Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at bauerturner.com.
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