Ralph Oneil Inman Obituary (1945 - 2022)

LAWSONVILLE - Ralph Oneil Inman, 77, left this earthly life, Monday, August 22, 2022, at his home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Baptist Church cemetery. Ralph was born January 15, 1945, in Stokes County, to the late Claude James Inman and Lelia Pruitt Inman. He was retired from Unifi, Inc. Ralph was an avid gardener and a great cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Owen and Jamie Inman; and a sister, Rachael Nickelston. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Opal Hall Inman; sons, Floyd Inman (Wanda) and Tony Inman (Michelle); grandson, Lucas Inman; brothers, J. W. Inman and Michael Inman (Teresa); and a sister, Mary Jane Nappier (Teddy). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Thursday, beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, and other times at the residence. Ralph will lie instate from 12 pm to 5 pm Wednesday at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel. Memorials may be made to Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 4128 NC 704 Hwy E, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.