Ralph Thomas Violett, 80, of Dunkirk passed away June 20, 2025. He was born August 20, 1944 in Washington, DC to Ralph Carrington and Margaret Octavia (Whitfield) Violett. Ralph grew up in Brandywine and graduated from Gwynn Park High School. He married Barbara Zentz on December 26, 1964, and they lived in Dunkirk. Ralph worked for Southern Maryland Electric for many years, retiring as a locator after 44 years of service. He loved cars, especially his 1964 Ford, going to car shows, and spending time with his family and friends. Ralph was a people person who could talk to anyone. He will be greatly missed.
Ralph is survived by his wife Barbara Violett, children Rhonda Violett (Mark Schaff) of Snowflake, AZ, Tina Wilkerson (Ray) of Owings, and Cristy Howard (Ron) of Florida, grandchildren Kevin Wilkerson, Jonathan Wilkerson, and Autumn Howard, as well as numerous extended family members.
In lieu of flowers donations in Ralph’s name can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake.
Vickie Lee Carter Marshall
July 1 – Obituary: Ralph Thomas Violett
Ms. Barbara and family.
I’m just seeing this. My prayers go out to you and the family. My daddy was just speaking of him the other day. May he rest in peace. Vickie and family
Boots and Kitty Gott
June 27 – Obituary: Ralph Thomas Violett
So sorry to hear about your loss. We have known your family for many years. Kitty used to take care of Rhonda when she was a little girl. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. In God’s Love.
China (chee-na)
June 27 – Obituary: Ralph Thomas Violett
My Dearest Miss Barbara,
Please find peace in knowing you did everything you could do.
God’s plans were made for us all, even before birth, all we can do is live them out with “Love and Grace”, and that YOU DID!
Be Happy Miss Barbara!
Mr. Ralph will always be in my heart…although our time was short.
Grilled cheese sandwiches, grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, steak & cheese subs (with more pickles than anything else), and the 3 of us almost ending up in a big pile on the floor. That night, we were all going down TOGETHER. (I’m not sure who was going to call for help).
Mr. Ralph is in Eternal Heavenly Peace and Rest… He is Free.
With Love
China
Mike Phipps
June 26 – Obituary: Ralph Thomas Violett
Mrs. Violett and family: So sorry to hear about Ralph. Thoughts and prayers,
Patty Ward
June 23 – Obituary: Ralph Thomas Violett
From my days at the bank in the 1980’s and 90’s, to the more recent years in the gym; He was always kind and always smiling. I will remember him fondly.
Karla Shauver
June 22 – Obituary: Ralph Thomas Violett
He was a sweet man. I loved getting to know him at the senior center. My heart is with the family, God Bless!
Tom and Avis Wilson
June 20 – Obituary: Ralph Thomas Violett
Our hearts are so heavy hearing the sad news of Ralph’s passing, he will be truly missed by all who knew him. Ralph loved joking around with Tom and going to car shows together (when we lived in Md). Those are just a few of the countless fond memories we will cherish of Ralph. He was really one of the GOOD ONES! Barbara our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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