Ralph Marsh

Ralph Noble Marsh, 84, of Booneville, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, was born February 1, 1941, right there in Booneville, to Charles Francis Marsh and Lois Marie (Jonas) Marsh. On December 23, 2025, Ralph passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.

Ralph lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and the simple things that mattered most. He proudly served in the Arkansas National Guard and was known as a true jack of all trades-if something needed fixing, Ralph could figure it out. He never met a stranger and was always ready with a story, a bit of advice, or a helping hand.

He loved the outdoors-hunting, fishing, and teaching his grandchildren how to shoot guns and respect nature. Some of his favorite times were spent watching western movies, playing cards, and sitting around telling stories that somehow got better every time they were told. Family gatherings often meant cards, dominoes, Canasta, or Solitaire, and those moments of laughter and togetherness meant everything to him.

Above all, Ralph loved his family. He was proud of his large extended family and treasured every minute spent with them, from quiet card games to teaching life lessons the old-fashioned way.

Ralph was preceded in death by the love of his life, Helen Nadine Marsh, whom he married on April 29, 1963. They shared 48 years of marriage and a lifetime of memories together. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Lee Lindquist; his brother, Bobby Marsh; and his nieces, Carol Canada and Linda Hamm.

He leaves behind his children: Robert "Speedy" Marsh and wife Karen, Sharon Rogers, Patricia Broussard and husband Bobby, L. C. Marsh, Helen Halpain, Wanda Emmons, and Angela Williams and husband Allen; his sister-in-law, DoeDoe Marsh; his grandchildren: Rachel Himes, Brandy Marsh, Nikki Manning, Jerry Morris, Richard Morris, Kayla Beaty, Chance Broussard, Gage Broussard, Riley Broussard, Braiden Marsh, Landon Marsh, Triton Halpain, Kelsey Mantis, Madyson Sanders and Colton Williams; along with a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren who brought him endless joy.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Birdsview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.

Serving as pallbearers will be L. C. Marsh, Chance Broussard, Allen Williams, Jerry Morris, Triton Halpain, and Gage Broussard. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Morris, Robert (Speedy) Marsh and Bobby Broussard.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 26, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.