Ralph A. Carnley Jr.

1946 - 2016

Ralph A. Carnley Jr. obituary, 1946-2016, Orange Park, FL

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Ralph Carnley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2016.

Ralph A. Carnley Jr., 70, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Orange Park, FL. He was born August 18, 1946 to Ralph and Lillian Carnley in Jacksonville, FL. Ralph was a huge FSU football fan, loved golf and traveling with his wife all over the world. After Ralph graduated from Florida State University with his BS degree in physics, he went on to serve his country as a naval aviator attached to the USS Intrepid from 1968 to 1972. While at FSU, he was one of 8 founding Fathers of Nu Delta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity and was inducted as a Brother in September 1965. Ralph felt he needed to pursue more education and graduated from UNF with his Master's in Business Administration. He was a member of Island View Baptist Church in which he was a deacon and played trumpet in the orchestra. Music was a big part of his life but his family was his true inspiration, he loved them dearly. Ralph is survived by his wife of 38 years Carliss, two daughters Johnicca (Mark) Gayne, Scarlett (William) Haines, two grandchildren Mitchell, Brooke, one brother Kenneth (Nicky) Carnley, numerous nieces and a nephew as well as great nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6-8pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11am at Island View Baptist Church, 900 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL 32073 with interment on Monday, December 5, 2016 in Maben, MS.

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August 16, 2017

Robert Levings

It was great working with you at Barnett Bank. I always enjoyed are politcal debates and our many, many talks about FSU football.

December 3, 2016

Rick Scott

I knew Ralph through work and he was the true representation of a soft-spoken gentleman. Several things were revealed quickly through some of our non-work conversations, Ralph loved God, his family, the Navy and the Seminoles. His gentle demeanor and friendly smile will be missed in our workplace. My thoughts and prayers our with the family.

December 2, 2016

Jackie and Nina Wofford

We will continue to remember you in our prayers.

December 1, 2016

Alice Nelson

Will truly miss our Monday morning chats @ work regarding our beloved FSU Seminoles..Sending heartfelt condolences 2 the family. Ralph was truly a gentleman..Go Noles!!

November 30, 2016

Gordon Hadlow

We will miss you, Lon. You were indeed one of the good guys. It was a pleasure knowing you at Florida State and Chi Phi, and keeping in touch with you over the years. Goodbye, my friend.

November 30, 2016

Marlita Jaro

I was deeply saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. He was a kind man and always calm. I will miss seeing him at work.

November 30, 2016

Tad O'Brien

Sorry to see you go, old friend. I will miss our conversations at work about FSU athletics. But I know that you are in a far better place. Cheers until I see you again.

November 29, 2016

Julia Jenkins

My deepest condolences. I knew Ralph through work. He was a good man and will be missed.

November 28, 2016

Very sad to hear that Ralph ('Lon') has passed away. I knew 'Lon' when I was an undergrad at FSU and we were both in Chi Phi fraternity.I always admired his quiet strength and calm manner. I will remember him always and am so sorry. Don Williams, Grand Junction, Co.

November 27, 2016

Scarlett Hains

I miss you daddy. It is so hard to believe you are truly gone. I am blessed to have had you in my life for 36 years. I appreciate everything you taught me and how you helped me become the person I am today. I only hope I make you proud. I love you, probably more than you knew.

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Dec

2

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Dec

3

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Island View Baptist Church

900 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL

Dec

5

Interment

Maben, MS

Funeral services provided by:

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205

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