We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Ralph E. Bolyard. Ralph was born on July 12, 1952 in Newburg, West Virginia. He passed at home on October 20, 2022.
Ralph resided in Oak Harbor, OH. He received his High School diploma in 1992. He worked for Balconi Monuments in Sandusky, Ohio for between 35 and 40 years. He was an amazing guitarist and played in several bands over the years all over Ohio and West Virginia.
Survivors include sisters Mary (Earl) Taylor and Joann (William) Denslow, brothers Paul (Brenda) Bolyard, Roger (Bonnie) Bolyard, Jason (Becky) Bolyard, and Donald (Peggy) Bolyard.
Ralph was preceded in death by parents Lester & Viola Bolyard, sisters Phyllis Cook, Dorla Moritz, Wilma May Bolyard, and brothers-in-law Howard Cook and William Moritz.
There will be a Celebration of life for Ralph on November 19, 2022 at 210 Jefferson St. Oak Harbor Ohio. There will be a potluck to follow, please bring a dish to share.
Committal date to be determined in spring. He will be laid to rest at Mount Israel Cemetery in Tunnelton, West Virginia with his parents.
Bolyard Funeral Home is assisting the family with local burial arrangements and honored to assist. Online condolences can be made at www.bolyardfuneralhomewv.com.
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