Ralph Kenneth Girton

Ralph Kenneth Girton 83, of Pinellas Park passed away August 22nd, 2008. Ralph was a St. Petersburg native born February 24th, 1925 and graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1943. He was a building contractor and worked as a supervisor for Peter R. Brown Construction Company for many years. Ralph served in the Navy during World War II as an electrician 3rd class and later became a reservist in the local Sea Bee Reserve Unit at Bayboro Harbor, St. Petersburg. He also served as a past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, lodge 42. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park, Boca Ciega Yacht Club and Golden Triangle Model Yacht Club. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Nancy Hinson; two daughters Patt (Al) Thackrah of Clearwater and Christine (Doug) MacIntosh of Tampa; son Bruce (Judy) Girton of Stratford, Connecticut; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A graveside committal will be 9:30AM Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Royal Palm Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11AM in First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park. Donations would be appreciated to First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park or Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. David C. Gross Funeral Homes is serving the family. Service Information