Ralph Donald Rinehart was born April 5, 1939 in Rienzi, MS, the son of the late Ralph L. and Ava Childers Rinehart. He was united in marriage to Janet Moore on August 24, 1962. He was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church in Lawton, TN.
He served in the U.S.A.F. and also in the National Guard. Ralph enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of Goldwing Road Rider Association. Mr. Rinehart departed this life on May 8, 2017 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 1 Month, 3 Days.
He is survived by his wife Janet Rinehart of Selmer, TN; a daughter, Vicky Cole and husband Craig of Winder, GA; two sons, Kevin Rinehart and wife Tricia of Adamsville, TN, Keith Rinehart of Madison, TN; a brother, Randy Rinehart of San Antonio, TX; five grandchildren: Sara Kathryn Cole, Weston Cole, Claire Rinehart, Laura Carothers, Annah Smith; five great grandchildren: Kiptyn Carothers, Mila Kate Carothers, William Carothers, Paisley Carothers, Maryannah Myrick.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rinehart was preceded in death by two sisters, Shelby Ledbetter, June Hendrix.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.