of Yellville, AR
February 17, 1950 - September 20, 2024
Ralph D. McNair, age 74, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He was born on February 17, 1950 in Harrison, Arkansas to the late Hoyt and Joyce McNair. Ralph married Evelyn Kinder on March 28, 1988. He worked as a teacher before he retired early and became a full-time fishing guide and farmer for many years. His favorite past time was telling stories to his beloved children and grandchildren.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Evelyn of the home; sons, David (Kathy) McNair, Corey (Mandy) McNair and Charlie (Jessica) Roberts; daughter, LeAnn (Darren) Etchison; brother, Larry (Glynda) McNair; grandchildren, Kirsten Dunsford (Kyle), Kenton Young (Laural), Andrew (Tristen) McNair, Casey McNair, Shelbie McNair, Douglas McNair, Cole Roberts, Luke Roberts and Ryan Roberts and great grandchildren, Abigail and Christian.
He is preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter, Stephanie Young.
A visitation will be held from Noon-1:30pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Burial to follow at Bruno Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his parents.
Serving as pallbearers will be David McNair, Corey McNair, Andrew McNair, Charlie Roberts, Brett Walker and Taran Eaton.
Services by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
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11 Condolence(s)
Linda P Caststeel
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
To Evelyn, David and Corey.
Please know that my sorrow for your loss and that you are in my prayers. Ralph was a kind and thoughtfull classmate. I enjoyed our 50th class reunion and visiting about our years at Bruno. May you each find more peace and strength with each passing day.
Linda Trammell-Caststeel
Woodena Mays
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss. You have my condolences. Praying for your family.
May God help you through this difficult time.
Mike and Dianna Roller
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
To all the McNair family and especially to Larry. So sorry for the loss of your brother. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller
Chloe Richardson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
Ethel (Geltner) Still
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Some of us from the class of 1979 from Flippin School was remember Mr. McNair from our high school days. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers to the Evelyn and family.
Camille Theunissen
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
My thoughts are with you David and Kathy, and the entire family!!
Adam Kinder
Monday, September 23, 2024
Sharleta, Regina and Sharon Cranfill
Monday, September 23, 2024
Mr. McNair was a wonderful teacher and a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sincerely the Cranfill's
Dea Jefferson Shatterly
Monday, September 23, 2024
Our condolences to the family.
Roger Barrett
Monday, September 23, 2024
Bill and Jodi Elam
Monday, September 23, 2024
Praying for family