Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Ralph Marion Crosby, Jr. born on January 22, 1949 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Ralph Marion and Marjorie Blake Crosby passed away on March 8, 2019.
Ralph was a devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather. He loved to spend time with his five Grandsons, play golf, write and read books on history. He and his wife Jean Robinson Crosby enjoyed traveling and exploring new places together.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Marion and Marjorie Blake Crosby.
He is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Jean Robinson Crosby, Johns Creek, GA; a son, Chad Crosby and wife Jennifer, Wellington, FL; a daughter, Christina Hood and husband Eric, East Cobb, GA; five grandsons, Andrew Joseph Crosby, Brandon George Crosby, Tyler Chad Crosby, David Alexander Hood and William Ralph Hood. He is also survived by brother, Donald Blake Crosby, Canton, GA and two sisters, Linda Lee Crosby, Orlando, FL and Diana Skaggs, Royal Palm Beach, Fl.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062, Officiant Rev. Raymond Cadran, M.S.. Interment will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:15 am at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S State Road 7 Ste A, Lake Worth, FL 33449.









Jean, Christina, Chad, My Hearts hurts for you all, my brother was the greatest brother you could have, I will always treasure the times we had together and with Family, He truly loved is Family with passion and always shared many stories about his children and grand children and was very proud of all, Jean, He loved you so much and he was so giving and taught me how to listen and he always make you feel special, I am grateful that he was in my life, I love you Skip. Your brother. Donny
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family. At John 11:11, the Bible likens death to a peaceful sleep. I truly hope that scripture can provide you with some peace at this time.